February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to focus on reducing cancer risks and improving health. For Interior Alaska Native communities, it’s an opportunity to promote wellness through proactive steps that honor our traditions. Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk Stay Active & Eat Healthy: Regular activity and a balanced diet, including traditional foods, support overall health. Avoid Tobacco & …
To better serve our community, Gateway to Recovery will operate on a temporary schedule – one week open and one week closed. Admission Hours Admissions will only be accepted during the first three days of each open week between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Please call prior to sending clients. (Example: Feb 13-19, admissions will only be accepted Feb 13, …
By Lauren Wise, TCC PharmD Last month, we discussed Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. In case you missed the last edition, RSV is a common virus that affects the lungs and can potentially be very dangerous in more vulnerable populations, such as the very young or elderly. RSV spreads in the fall and winter seasons through infected people coughing or …
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is now providing direct services to beneficiaries in Fairbanks! This expansion ensures that local families have access to essential support for their health and well-being. Here’s What the TCC WIC Program Offers: Nutrition Support: Families receive personalized nutrition counseling at least twice a year, including anemia screening to promote …
The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center is proud to announce the launch of Open Access Scheduling (OAS), a system designed to provide quicker, more flexible access to your healthcare. With OAS, you can now schedule same-day, next-day, or same-week appointments with your Primary Care Provider (PCP). This improvement helps you see your provider faster, ensuring timely and consistent care when …
In December, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leaders, including Chief Brian Ridley, Vice President Sharon Hildebrand, Director of Tribal Client Services Amber Vaska, and Health Director Jacoline Bergstrom, met with Alaskan lawmakers ahead of the 2025 legislative session to discuss critical issues impacting the region. Topics included education, appointments to the Board of Fish and Board of Game, Behavioral Health and …
We are proud to announce the theme for the 2025 Annual Convention and Board of Directors Meeting: Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow. This theme reflects the deep connection between our traditions and our vision for the future. Our culture is our compass, helping us make thoughtful decisions as we address challenges and opportunities unique to our Tribes. Rooted in …
The Tanana Chiefs Emerging Leaders Youth Advisory Council is seeking passionate young adults aged 18-22 to join our committee. If you are eager to develop leadership skills, collaborate with other aspiring Tribal leaders, and make a difference in the TCC community, we want to hear from you! Who Can Apply? Interested applicants must be: An Alaska Native Youth, ages 18-22 …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, As we enter the new year, all of us at Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) are busy preparing for our 2025 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, scheduled for March 10-13 in Fairbanks. The theme for this year’s convention is Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow. This gathering is an essential time for us …
By Deborah Kvasnikoff, Behavioral Health Deputy Director Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is re-opening Graf Rheeneerhaanjii (Graf), a youth residential program. Applications for residential admission opened on November 19, 2024, and the program is actively processing intakes to provide timely support to youth in need. Graf serves youth of all genders, aged 13 to 17.5, with a primary focus on those …