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National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Aviation Incident in Alaska
SAMHSA
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February 8, 2025
A disaster or tragedy can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The Disaster Distress (DDH) Helpline, at 1-800-985-5990, can provide...
Fiber Broadband Coming to Nenana Thanks to Nenana Native Association and Alaska Communications
Business Wire
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February 13, 2025
Alaskans living in the Athabascan community of Nenana will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)....
NaphCare Selected by New Mexico Corrections Department to Provide Electronic Health Record Technology in the State
Business Wire
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February 12, 2025
NaphCare, Inc., a leading correctional healthcare company, is proud to announce completion of full implementation of TechCare for the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) across 10 prisons statewide to a total of 5,700 residents. TechCare is...
Research Reveals Recreational Users Overpay Up to 40%: Medical Marijuana Patients Save Big In 2025
EIN Presswire
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February 4, 2025
New research from MMJ.com reveals medical marijuana patients save up to 40% compared to recreational users due to tax exemptions and lower costs. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The research team at MMJ.com...
U.S. Healthcare Denial Management Market Focused Insights 2025-2030, with Key Vendors United HealthGroup, McKesson, eClinicalWorks, Experian and Veradigm - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Business Wire
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February 4, 2025
The "U.S. Healthcare Denial Management Market - Focused Insights 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The U.S. Healthcare Denial Management Market was valued at USD 5.13 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach...
Local Anchorage Tree Service Expert Advises on - The Importance of Professional Tree Trimming
EIN Presswire
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January 26, 2025
ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rice And Company Tree Service is a Professional Licensed and Insured Tree Trimming Service Company advising the highlights of proper tree care and the benefits it provides. Why...
Beacon Media + Marketing and Thrizer Partner to Release 2025 State of Mental Health Insurance and Marketing Report
EIN Presswire
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January 21, 2025
ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beacon Media + Marketing and Thrizer have collaborated to release the highly anticipated 2025 State of Mental Health Insurance and Marketing Report. This comprehensive study...
World's Top Twenty Safest Airlines Named for 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
Qantas Tops Rankings For Safety PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Qantas tops world's safest airlines ranking for 2025 as judged by 42kft.com, the world’s only safety, environment, and product-focused...
Anchorage Jury Finds State Corrections Not Liable for Attempted Suicide
State of Alaska Department of Law
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November 15, 2024
November 14, 2024 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, an Anchorage jury found that the Alaska Department of Corrections was not liable for an attempted suicide in the Wildwood Correctional Complex in Kenai on Feb. 8, 2020. A woman in custody attempted to...
Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
SAMHSA
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January 14, 2025
Short Title: Circles of Care Initial Announcement Back to the Grants Dashboard Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NOFO Number: SM-25-016 Posted on Grants.gov: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Application Due Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 Catalog of...
Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications Will Build Advanced Broadband Network Serving Tribal Communities on Kodiak Island
Business Wire
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January 21, 2025
Alaskans in four Tribal communities on Kodiak Island will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This...
Alberta Milk launches “Farm to Table” campaign to celebrate local dairy and the people behind it
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 11, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta Milk is proud to announce the launch of its latest campaign, Farm to Table: a celebration of Alberta’s local food culture and the hardworking dairy farmers who help nourish our province....
SAMHSA awards $1 million grants to 15 participants in Medicaid behavioral health program
American Hospital Association
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January 8, 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Jan. 7 announced it will award $1 million grants to 14 states and Washington, D.C., to take part in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program. The...
Alaska Communications Secures Long-Term Funding for Expanding Broadband
Business Wire
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November 7, 2024
Rural Alaskans will continue to have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet thanks to a Nov. 4 order issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...
Cama'i Community Health Center Releases Guide on How to Eat Well in Rural Alaska
EIN Presswire
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January 13, 2025
NAKNEK, AK, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alaskans living in rural areas face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. Long supply chains, seasonal availability of fresh produce, and reliance on...
Cama'i Community Health Center Discusses Preventative Healthcare Services for Rural Alaskan Children
EIN Presswire
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January 13, 2025
NAKNEK, AK, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As students across Bristol Bay gear up for another school year, ensuring their health is in top shape is essential for academic success and overall well-being. Cama’i Community...
As Reconciliation Bill Shifts to the Senate, We Must Speak Up to Protect Medicaid and Access to Care
American Hospital Association
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May 31, 2025
After approval in the House last week by a one vote margin, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping package that would enact many of President Trump’s legislative priorities on taxes, border security, energy and deficit reduction, including...
The Biden-Harris Administration Awards 14 States and Washington, D.C. with CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Planning Grants for Expanding Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
SAMHSA
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January 7, 2025
Note to editors and reporters: Video b-roll of a CCBHC (4 minutes, 41 seconds) and an explainer video “What is a CCBHC?" (50 seconds) are available for download and use in reporting, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The...
CRISP Shared Services Marks Milestone Year of Progress with Innovations in Public Health Modernization and Interoperability Services
Business Wire
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January 8, 2025
Propelled by historic expansion of its reach across diverse systems and state lines, CRISP Shared Services (CSS) today announced significant progress throughout 2024 toward its mission of providing localized and impactful health infrastructure and...
Intelsat, GCI Expand Alaska Partnership with Multi-Orbit Satellite Services
Business Wire
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January 8, 2025
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, signed an expanded satellite services agreement with GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications company, that will soon deliver multi-orbit broadband...