The YCHC Newsletter
Updated: Mar 31, 2022
April | May | June
Get to know our team!
Getting to know Melissa James and Louis Go, YCHC team members!
Congratulations Saije and Giuliana, Certified with the State of Alaska for Coronal Polishing!
Our YCHC Dental Assistants Saije Bowler and Giuliana Hoadley have recently become certified with the State of Alaska for Coronal Polishing!
Coronal Polishing is a procedure which is often part of an oral prophylaxis performed by a Licensed Dental Assistant. This simple procedure removes plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of teeth, leaving patients with a “clean and sparkly” feeling!
This is a major step forward for our Dental Department here at the Yakutat Community Health Center and within our Community.
Please join us in congratulating our wonderful Dental Assistants in obtaining this amazing achievement!
YTT Beginning Pressure Canning Class.
Beginning Pressure Canning Class.
April 4th at 5:30 PM | Yakutat Senior Center
Refreshment provided.
Class size limited!
Pressure cookers will be given away as door prizes!
Please call 907-784-3368 to RSVP
Upcoming Wellness Activities.
Kid's Open Gym
Starting April 4th.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
7:00 PM- 8:00 PM.
Youth Easter Workshop
Saturday April 2nd.
Earth Day Workshop
Saturday April 16th.
Youth Gymnastics/Tumbling Camp w/Chris Bryant.
April.
Monday 25th- Friday 29th.
Adult Cinco de Mayo Cooking Workshop
Thursday May 5th.
Youth Mother's Day Workshop
Saturday May 7th.
Youth Father's Day Workshop
Saturday June 18th.
Adult 4 of July Workshop
Saturday June 18th.
Summer Explorers w/Sarah Israelson (4 weeks)
Monday- Friday.
June 13th- 24th & July 4th-15th.
Basketball Camp w/ Pro Basketball Player.
Monday- Friday.
June 27th- July 1st.
Time and Place are TBD | Dates are subject to change.
The Recipe Book!
For March National Nutrition Month by YCHC
You will find 30+ delicious recipes.
Here is a digital copy of "The Recipe Book" for you, feel free to share!
Dental Clinics April/May/June
April 4-8
Mary Shorey, DH.
Nolan Davis, DDS.
May 9-13
Mary Shorey, DH.
Nolan Davis, DDS.
May 31- June 3
Nolan Davis, DH.
June 6-9
Jessica Blanco, DMD.
To schedule an appointment please call YCHC Dental: (907) 784 3275 Ext. 140
Brenda Thayer's Upcoming Visits
Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor and Certified Drug/Alcohol Counselor II with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Crisis Intervention, Clinical Supervision, Anger Management, and CBT. Strong healthcare services professional with a mental health counseling focused in master of science from Capella University.
April 4-8
April 25- 29
May 16-23
Schedule an appointment at (907) 784 3275 Ext. 104
Check out Yakutat Community Health Center Behavioral Health Website:
Have a safe and healthy boating season!
Boating safety tips from ANTHC.
"On average, 17 Alaska Native people drown each year. About half of Alaska Native drowning victims are ages 30 and under. Our Alaska Native men are six times as likely to drown than our Native women." -ANTHC, 2019
Keep young children away from water unless supervised by an adult.
Ensure the whole family has access to and uses flotation devices when near water.
Always wear a life jacket when in an open boat or on an open deck, regardless of weather, boating experience or swimming ability.
Attach the engine cut-off device when underway, especially when boating solo.
When boating, have a means of communication/signaling device to attract help in an emergency- passengers should know the location of and how to use emergency devices.
Equip boats with at least one means of re- boarding (e.g. swim step, ladder, foot sling).
If boating, file a plan so someone knows where you are and when you are expected back.
For more information: Visit Boating Safety.
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