U.S. Senator Mark Begich says he still supports the Affordable Care Act but he recently joined nine other Senate Democrats in asking the Obama administration to extend the sign-up period.
Health
Shellfish poisonings sicken two Sitkans
Two Sitkans suffered symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning after eating clams harvested in the Starrigavan Creek area, not far from the community’s ferry terminal.
Interest in healthcare enrollment expected to pick up in Juneau
Alaska has 140,000 uninsured residents – more than 5,000 are in Juneau – and Bourland’s main job right now is reaching out to those people.
Dispatcher helps deliver baby in Juneau
The dispatcher guided the couple through the pre-delivery process, and by the time Capital City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene about five minutes later, the baby was being born.
Definition of ‘Alaska Native’ needs fixing in health care law
Thousands of Alaska Natives will miss out on benefits they qualify for under the Affordable Care Act if the definition of Alaska Native under the law isn’t changed.
Jeff Egbert named Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO
According to Bartlett, Egbert has over 23 years experience in medical facilities with 15 years as a hospital CEO.