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…
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admin 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.
Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants
A spokesperson for U.S. Health and Human Services confirmed to Stateline on Friday that the agency is canceling 53 out…
Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says
Alaska dropped seven places to rank 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to a nationally recognized survey…
The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what?
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent rescheduling of medical cannabis will help those marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to…