2017 Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Conference Local Coalition Updates.
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
2017 Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks.
Forum@360: Why is health care in Alaska so expensive?
Alaska regularly ranks at or near the top in health care costs. Leading experts from state government, the hospital and nursing home industry, and the insurance industry discuss why. They’ll also talk about how they’re trying to push these costs down. The panelists include Alaska Division of Insurance Director Lori Wing-Heier, Alaska State Hospital and…
The Ocean’s Health: Challenges and Opportunities for Awareness and Conservation
The Juneau World Affairs Council presents “The Ocean’s Health: Challenges and Opportunities for Awareness and Conservation” with Dr. Carlos Yaipen-Llanos. Dr. Yaipen-Llanos is a marine veterinarian and founding president of the Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals, or ORCA, in Peru. Through his work, he’s seen devastating effects on Peruvian waters and marine…
Forum@360: Is Single Payer Health Care Good for Alaska?
Would a single payer health care system be good for Alaska? Dr. Carol Paris, president of Physicians for a National Health Program, advocates for a single payer health care system. Policy expert Sandra Heffern with the AK Health Reform coalition and Juneau general surgeon Dr. David Miller will discuss the concept, and why it might…
Vulnerable Vietnam: A Photo Story Focused on Climate Change in the Mekong Delta
The Juneau World Affairs Council presents “Vulnerable Vietnam: A Photo Story Focused on Climate Change in the Mekong Delta” with Lione Clare. Clare is a photographer from Sitka with a professional interest in climate change and conservation. She was in Vietnam earlier this year documenting effects of climate change.