The group’s moderators are people who’ve lost loved ones themselves. Their work with the group means they’ve had to make tough choices while processing their own losses.
Health
Free COVID tests and treatments no longer free for uninsured, as funding runs out
Some clinics have already started to turn away people without insurance who come to get tested and can’t afford to pay for it.
Construction continues on new behavioral health center as patient visits climb in Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital officials say there are about 50 people waiting for care after an initial assessment.
New provision of Violence Against Women Act empowers tribal governments to exercise jurisdiction on tribal land
The bill establishes a pilot program for tribes to exercise what’s called special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction.
The FDA is expected to authorize 2nd boosters for people 50 and up
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize the additional booster shots without holding a meeting of its independent vaccine advisors.
US airline CEOs call on President Biden to end the federal mask mandate on planes
The letter was signed by the leaders of 10 U.S. companies, including six of the largest airlines in the country: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United.