TCC is excited to announce that we can protect even more people from getting sick with Covid-19! On Monday May 10, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for youth between ages 12 and 15. The Pfizer vaccine has been proven in clinical studies to be at least as effective in adolescents as it is in adults …
Out of an abundance of caution, the FDA and CDC have recommended that the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine rollout be paused while they review reports of blood clots among people vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson. More than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in the U.S. and although it is very rare …
Tanana Chiefs Conference is excited that the FDA has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for patients between the ages of 12-16 years old. TCC plans to wait until formal recommendations have been released from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) prior to opening up appointments for patients in that age range. The ACIP plans to release their …
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Tanana Chiefs Conference was recently presented a Special Achievement Award from the Interior Region EMS Council for the commitment and support of EMS their Region COVID-19 Vaccine Project for First Responders. Special Achievement Awards are intended to honor individuals or organization who deserve recognition for an outstanding event, lifesaving procedure, or for special service performed for their community or the …
By Linden Staciokas She’ll never be featured in Law & Order, but Debra Reed’s job as a health aide often requires her to become a detective. “It’s fun to figure out what a person’s medical symptoms mean. If they have to leave the village, I work out how to get them to town. Arranging travel may require hours of investigation …
Navigating life as a parent can be difficult. This past year we have been experiencing a worldwide pandemic that may have increased stressors for parents and their children. During these times supporting one another through parenthood can increase positive outcomes for everyone in the family. Building a team with friends and family will contribute to a child’s healthy development. There …
A part of the Indigenous Wellness Academy – TCC Youth Wellness Warriors Track The Leadership through Arts Training will team up youth with professionally trained Artists from all over the world.Teams will be divided into four clans. Each clan will learn expressions and influence through different art such as Hip-Hop, Professional Dance, multimedia, movement, and Culture.The one month training will …
Update 04/13/21:WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA begins processing applications for funeral assistance, helping ease some of the financial stress created by the COVID-19 pandemic. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.The call center has received …
There are a lot of ways to find your calling in life. For Lydia David, it was motherhood that led her to a now 17 year career as a health aide. Despite all the time that has passed, recalling the circumstances can be hard for her. “My daughter was born prematurely. She had medical problems and for the first two …