TCC Pharmacy Experiencing Shipping Delays

Currently the USPS is experiencing widespread staffing shortages, which is impacting the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center pharmacy’s ability to get medications shipped to patients in the Fairbanks area. Patients who have essential medications delivered locally should consider picking them up at the Pharmacy instead to ensure that they do not run out of medication. So far staffing shortages have …

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Update on COVID-19 Omicron Variant

 The COVID-19 Omicron Variant is spreading rapidly throughout the state of Alaska and here in the interior.  The State of Alaska has recorded 1,750 positive cases today (January 7th), which is higher than the State’s previous infection rate during the peak of the Delta Variant spread. Additionally, there were a total of 6,320 positive cases recorded between December 31st – January …

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UPDATE: COVID-19 Safety Measures

Due to the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant, TCC is implementing several safety precautions to ensure that our employees and clients are safe. Starting today, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center will be moving to primarily telehealth medical appointments to include both zoom and phone appointments. In-person appointments will be limited. Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Dental …

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COVID-19 Booster Available to Ages 12-15

TCC is happy to hear that the Food and Drug Administration and CDC have recently made several updates and expansions of COVID-19 Vaccine eligibility including: Approved the use of the COVID-19 Booster for children ages 12-15. TCC is offering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age 12 or above. Allowing for a severely immunocompromised 5–11-year-olds to receive an additional …

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Grand Prize Winners of TCC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Giveaway

Tanana Chiefs Conference is excited to announce our Vaccine Giveaway Grand Prize Winners. Thank you to the 10,000+ people who got their shot and made their entry, and congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners! TRIP FOR 2 ON ALASKA AIRLINES & $1,500 CASH: Two winners who wish to remain anonymous $5,000 CASH: Kathleen Demientieff of Nenana One winner who wishes …

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TCC Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For Kids Age 5-11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved children between the ages of 5 to 11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. TCC will be hosting a Children’s Vaccine clinic each Saturday through the 20th for kids in this age range to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and their flu shot. The clinic is open to kids between the ages …

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3rd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine

The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center is now offering a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to patients. Patients who qualify to receive the booster must: Be over the age of 18 Be fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine Have received their second shot at least 6 months ago We are currently limiting our booster vaccines to TCC-eligible beneficiaries …

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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available

TCC would like to express sincere condolences to those individuals and communities who have lost loved ones recently. These past few weeks have been very difficult for many with the recent COVID-19 surge throughout the state. We wanted to make everyone aware of the financial assistance being offered through FEMA for individuals who have incurred funeral expenses on or after …

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3rd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

At this time, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is only offering a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet a certain criteria approved by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after a 2nd dose …

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