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Category: Health

Posted inNews, Health

US poised to lose its ‘measles elimination status’ after more than 25 years

Shalina Chatlani - Stateline by Shalina Chatlani - Stateline November 13, 2026November 13, 2026

The number of confirmed measles cases across the U.S. this year has soared to 5,412 as of Nov. 12, more than double the 2,289 cases through all of 2025, according to the latest release of data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The trend is pushing the nation to the brink of […]

Produce is on display at a Juneau market on Oct. 9, 2024. (Courtesy/Claire Stremple,Alaska Beacon)
Posted inNews, Health

After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

Eli Hager - ProPublica by Eli Hager - ProPublica October 24, 2026October 24, 2026
Posted inNews, Health

Rural health grants can’t cover insurance losses, Juneau lawmakers say

Mark Sabbatini - Juneau Independent by Mark Sabbatini - Juneau Independent October 23, 2026October 23, 2026
Posted inNews, Health

Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report

Yereth Rosen - Alaska Beacon by Yereth Rosen - Alaska Beacon August 26, 2026August 26, 2026
Posted inHealth, Local News

Rural Health Transformation Program advances Haines projects

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News August 13, 2026August 13, 2026
Posted inHealth, Southeast News, Transportation

Third gastrointestinal illness outbreak hits National Geographic Sea Bird

Mark Sabbatini - Juneau Independent by Mark Sabbatini - Juneau Independent July 19, 2026July 19, 2026
Posted inHealth, News

Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.

Sam Whitehead - KFF Health News by Sam Whitehead - KFF Health News June 15, 2026June 15, 2026
A hiker walks on May 30, 2018, on the trail to the Tongass National Forest’s Tern Island campsite in Wrangell, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Xavier Rivera,U.S. Forest Service)
Posted inHealth, Southeast News

SEARHC plans new medical services building in Wrangell

Larry Persily by Larry Persily - Wrangell Sentinel May 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Posted inHealth, Southeast News

SEARHC opens new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe hospital

Anna Laffrey - Daily Sitka Sentinel by Anna Laffrey - Daily Sitka Sentinel April 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inNews, Health, Government & Elections

Report: More than 9K Alaskans could lose Medicaid access because of new work requirements

Iris Samuels - Anchorage Daily News by Iris Samuels - Anchorage Daily News March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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