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9/20/2023 8:15:32 PM

Opioid overdose reversal drugs are now available over-the-counter in Alaska

Narcan nasal sprays on a rack in a store in Anchorage on September 20,2023. Narcan is an opioid overdose reversal drug and is now available over the counter in Alaska. The opioid overdose treatment...

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9/14/2023 7:36:30 PM

From advertising to art: A cancer diagnosis prompts a significant journey for one Alaskan

Jim Coe, a regional Alaskan artist, started painting after he was identified with phase 4 colon cancer. Coe will showcase his artwork at Providence Cancer Center from Sept. 16 to Sept. 22 in hopes o...

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8/30/2023 9:04:18 PM

Line One: Eating disorders in men and young boys

Anchorage school buses are parked next to each other at the ASD Transportation Center on Aug. 2, 2023. (Tim Rockey/ Alaska Public Media). Eating disorders are a complex and widely misconstrued gr...

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8/23/2023 7:40:24 PM

Line One: Back to school mental health for teens

Anchorage school buses are parked next to each other at the ASD Transportation Center on Aug. 2, 2023. (Tim Rockey/ Alaska Public Media). As a brand-new school year starts, students, especially t...

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9/19/2023 12:46:57 AM

Three Anchorage teens head to North Carolina to present anti-bullying lessons

Madison and Edison Wallace Moyer are high schoolers in Anchorage. They've assisted develop an anti-bullying curriculum that Moyer and 2 other teens will present in North Carolina in October at the W...

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After a disaster like Juneau's August flood, psychological health can be an ignored part of the healing

A house and apartment buildings hang precariously over the Mendenhall River after their structures were worn down away throughout record high water from a glacial outburst flood on Aug. 5, 2023. (Mi...

Thousands of Alaskans may lose their Medicaid benefits this year, but not because they don’t qualify

A Medicaid application for Alaska citizens. Thousands of Alaskans are at threat this year of losing their coverage. During the COVID pandemic public health emergency, Medicaid enrollment was frozen...

8/18/2023 10:59:17 PM

New drug use and HIV harm reduction center opens in the Mat-Su Borough

Seating location in the brand-new Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association damage reduction center in Wasilla. The center offers safer drug usage and sexual health materials along with HIV testing and will...

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Unraveling the Mystery: The Ongoing Search for Missing Diver at Long Beach Port In a gripping tale that has captivated both locals and those beyond the shores, the ongoing search for a missing diver ...

Surge in Water Bead ER Visits Raises Alarms: What Parents Must Know to Keep Kids Safe!

The Hidden Dangers of Water Beads: What Every Parent Needs to Know Water beads have become a popular sensory play item for children, cherished for their colorful appearance and squishy texture. Howev...

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Texas House Speaker Who Faced Backlash Over Paxton Impeachment Steps Down: What’s Next for the Lone Star State?

Texas House Speaker Bows Out: What This Means for the Future of State Politics In a surprising turn of events that has sent ripples through the political landscape of Texas, the House Speaker, who re...