More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ future
Tens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month, even as Congress debates slowing down…
Health
admin Congress is finally talking about menopause
The first-ever congressional hearing on menopause is coming with a request to the federal government: Evaluate how to better fund…
Alaska gubernatorial forum puts healthcare at center stage
Medicaid enrollment, rural issues and mental health were among the topics discussed at an Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association event.
Alaska continues rollout of Rural Health Transformation Program awards
Alaska Department of Health officials announced a fifth round of federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding awards on Friday. The…
SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch
Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to…
Head Start could soon be overhauled. Here’s exactly what would change.
The Trump administration is pushing a total overhaul of Head Start that could fundamentally reshape the 60-year-old program that has…
Alaska begins rollout of Rural Health Transformation Program funding
The Alaska Department of Health announced the first group of projects to be awarded millions in federal funding from the…
Most states temporarily house foster children in hotels, offices
More than 9,000 children in foster care had to temporarily stay in hotels, office buildings and other potentially unsafe settings…
A parasite that thrives in warm conditions adds to Yukon River salmon woes
The culprit in the mushy, weird-smelling salmon was Ichthyophonus, a parasite found in oceans around the world, but a particular…
Alaska expands eligibility for early interventions for children with developmental delays
More Alaska infants and toddlers who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities can now be eligible for early intervention services.