17th Annual Gathering of Remembrance

The 17th Annual Gathering of Remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people in Interior Alaska was held April 26th in downtown Fairbanks. Shirley Lee, Strategic Development Director for Fairbanks Native Association (FNA), led the gathering. Speakers included Chief Steve Ginnis, Executive Director of FNA, Brian Ridley, Chief of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), Reverent John Holtz, Vicar of St. Jude’s Church …

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June Letter from the Chief

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, We recently received confirmation that Fitch Ratings has given TCC an A+ rating and upgraded our outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’. This excellent rating reflects our ongoing commitment to sound financial management and ensures we can continue providing vital services to our Tribes and Tribal Members. A huge thank you goes to all of our …

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What Should You Grow This Summer?

By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks It’s not hard to dream about what you will plant in your garden when the seed catalogs start arriving or you go to the greenhouse and see the luscious vegetables and gorgeous flowers. But an overcrowded garden will be less bounteous and beautiful than a thoughtfully planned garden …

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2024 Graduate Photo Form

Tanana Chiefs Conference wants to feature our 2024 Graduates in the July edition of The Council. Submit your information and photos to be included. The deadline to submit is Friday, June 14th, 2024. Submit your entry here:

Urgent Care

Urgent Care Team The Urgent Care Clinic at CAIHC aims to offer high-quality ambulatory care to walk-in patients with immediate medical needs. Comprised of dedicated healthcare professionals including doctors, physician assistants, care coordinators, nurses, and unit clerks, the clinic collaborates to ensure optimal healthcare delivery. Patients without appointments with their primary care provider may seek urgent care at the clinic. …

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Float Team

Float Team The Float team is comprised of Advanced Practice Providers that “float” to the primary care or urgent care teams to fill in when providers are out of the clinic on PTO, village travel, or sick. They all have diverse experience in both family medicine and emergency care. Elena Larranaga, PA-C Mindona Billings, NP Katherine Cammack, NP Sam DeBlauw, …

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Team Teekona

Team Teekona To select or change your Primary Care Provider (PCP), simply speak with any staff member. When scheduling your next appointment or for urgent needs, we’ll prioritize appointments with your chosen PCP. If they’re unavailable, we’ll schedule with another member of your care team for consistency. For urgent care, our CAIHC Urgent Care Clinic is available. Shannon Wiegand, MD …

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Team Tudi

Team Tudi To select or change your Primary Care Provider (PCP), simply speak with any staff member. When scheduling your next appointment or for urgent needs, we’ll prioritize appointments with your chosen PCP. If they’re unavailable, we’ll schedule with another member of your care team for consistency. For urgent care, our CAIHC Urgent Care Clinic is available. Gabe Schuldt, MD …

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Team Deneege

Team Deneege To select or change your Primary Care Provider (PCP), simply speak with any staff member. When scheduling your next appointment or for urgent needs, we’ll prioritize appointments with your chosen PCP. If they’re unavailable, we’ll schedule with another member of your care team for consistency. For urgent care, our CAIHC Urgent Care Clinic is available. Katrin Tsigonis, MD …

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