Both families lost custody of their infants after what they say were flawed diagnoses of abuse by the state’s embattled former top child abuse physician.
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Alaska kids’ COVID vaccination rates are low, and pediatricians say misinformation is the challenge
Vaccination rates for Alaska children lag far behind the rates for older kids and adults, according to data from the state health department.
Kenai Rep. Gillham on the mend after heart attack
Gillham encourages anyone with a history of heart issues in their family to get checked out by their doctor.
Anchorage hospitals tighten visitor restrictions as COVID surge presses on
Providence Alaska Medical Center moved its visitation policy to its strictest level last week.
Mass exodus at Alaska child abuse clinic as former Wisconsin doctor accused of bullying and misdiagnoses
Wisconsin Watch found a dozen instances in which Knox’s suspicions of abuse were rejected by officials in the criminal justice system, by child welfare workers and medical specialists. Other defendants, proclaiming innocence, remain in prison and have appealed their cases.
Nearly all workers at Providence and Alaska Native health care system are complying with COVID vaccine mandates
Local health care employers in Anchorage say more than 96% of their staffers are vaccinated.
Anchorage Assembly approves emergency mask mandate
Under the order, businesses must deny entry to people who aren’t wearing masks and must ensure that employees have access to masks.
As the season of respiratory illness begins, anxiety builds over Alaska’s pediatric hospital capacity
Alaska pediatricians say they expect to manage any surge in respiratory viruses that could hit this winter, but the COVID-19 pandemic is adding a measure of uncertainty because of its potential to sicken more kids and to divert scarce staff.
Alaska Native Medical Center is the third hospital to move to crisis standards of care
The Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage said Friday it has begun operating under crisis standards of care.
COVID-19 crisis at Alaska’s city hospitals has big rural impacts
Right now it’s harder to transfer patients from rural Alaska communities, which is a crucial part of the state’s medical system.