Federal Judge Strikes Down Restrictions On Morning-After Pill
A federal judge in Brooklyn, N.Y., has ruled that the morning-after pill for emergency contraception must be made available over the counter to girls 16 and under.
Juneau man featured in CDC anti-smoking campaign
Michael Patterson, who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is featured prominently in the CDC’s “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign.
Patent Ruling In India Could Boost Exports Of Cheap Medicine To Third World
A decision by India’s Supreme Court to reject Novartis AG’s bid to patent a version of one cancer drug could lead to more exports of cheap medicine from that country to “poor people across the developing world,” the BBC writes.
Alaskans rally against domestic violence, exclusion from VAWA
More than two hundred people gathered for the annual Choose Respect Rally today on the capitol steps.
SEARHC To Close Bill Brady Healing Center As Sequester Hits
The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closing down its residential drug and alcohol treatment program.
Food Fraud Database Lets Us All Play Detective
By now we know that not every food is what it seems. Beef might be horse meat, and tuna might be much cheaper escolar. Extra virgin olive oil is often nothing of the kind.
First Lady speaks against public safety cut
A move to reduce funding for a new sex trafficking investigation unit has one high-profile critic: Alaska First Lady Sandy Parnell.
VAWA provision triggers new debate on tribal authority in Alaska
One of the new, more controversial provisions – granting tribal courts jurisdiction over non natives for domestic violence crimes committed in Indian Country – has reopened a long-simmering debate about tribal power in Alaska.
SEARHC sees cuts from sequestration
A healthcare organization with thousands of patients in Southeast Alaska expects a massive hit to its budget.
Committee hears testimony on budget cuts
Opposition has been especially vocal when it comes to an $8.4 million reduction in behavioral health funding.
