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The Hidden Connection Between the Endocrine System and Orthopedic Pain

Public Relations — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:41:11 -0800

If you have ever experienced unexplained joint pain, muscle weakness, or spine discomfort, the first place you might look for answers is the bones or muscles themselves. But what if the root of the problem lies somewhere else entirely, like in your hormones?

It turns out that the endocrine system, which produces the hormones that regulate…

Remember kids (or adults) don’t float

Public Relations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:55:06 -0800

If you spend any time in and around waterways during the eternal light of an Alaska summer, chances are you have seen a Kids Don’t Float lifejacket loaner station. But do you know what they are all about? These stations can be found at harbors and boat launches all throughout the 49^th state, providing water safety education, and lifejackets…

Differing cultural beliefs around colostrum

Public Relations — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:46:02 -0800

Colostrum is the thick yellowish milk produced by the breasts in the early days after childbirth.

Colostrum, the thick yellowish milk produced by the breasts in the early days after childbirth, is rich in antibodies and essential nutrients crucial for newborns' health. Around the world, cultural beliefs and myths about colostrum vary widely.…

How Breast Milk is Formed

Public Relations — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:21:32 -0800

If you think your breasts finished growing when you were a teenager, think again! Many complex structures are created when you are pregnant to allow breast milk to be formed. This is a new area of research, and we are learning new information all the time. Here is a little information on how breast milk production happens during pregnancy.

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Celebrating the Miraculous Qualities of Breastmilk/Breastfeeding

Public Relations — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:06:31 -0800

Breastfeeding holds many benefits. Some benefits are well known, while others are often a surprise to new parents and grandparents. Here are some lesser-known facts that highlight breastfeeding/ breastmilk’s complex and wonderous qualities:

1. Breast Milk Composition Varies: Breast milk composition can vary not only between parents but also…

The Comprehensive Role of Certified Nurse-Midwives: Beyond Pregnancy and Birth

Public Relations — Mon, 13 May 2024 04:39:20 -0800

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) play a crucial role in women's healthcare, extending far beyond the realms of prenatal and postnatal care. Their expertise and dedication encompass a wide range of services that contribute significantly to the well-being of women throughout their reproductive journey. Let's delve deeper into the multifaceted…

Help Create Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Beds for Interior Alaska

Public Relations — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:02:54 -0900

Interior Alaska has long grappled with the challenge of providing adequate care for adolescents experiencing acute behavioral health issues. Parents, deeply concerned for their child's well-being and safety, often find themselves in a distressing situation: seeking help at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital's emergency department (ED), only to…

The Key to a Longer, Healthier Life Could Be in Your Backyard: The Health Benefits of Regular Dry Sauna Use

Public Relations — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:16:24 -0900

My first exposure to sauna bathing in Alaska occurred at a fish camp in Kenai the summer of 1995. I was one of roughly 30 slime-liners camping in the yard next to a fishery waiting for the salmon run to appear so the work could begin. It was a cold, rainy summer and we had plenty of time on our hands. We borrowed some shovels from the cannery and…

Safe Sleep Practices: Ensuring Peaceful and Safe Nights for Your Baby

Public Relations — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:44:43 -0900

Every parent's greatest fear is losing their child, and sadly, over 4,500 babies in the United States experience this heartbreaking fate annually due to sleep-related incidents, with many classified as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Despite the decline in SIDS cases since the Back to Sleep campaign began in 1994, the numbers have not…

Mindful Drinking: Navigating Alcohol in the New Year

Public Relations — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:10:24 -0900

January has become the annual time to quit or cut down on alcohol for at least a month. The Sober January challenge has undergone several name changes over the years. It is presently referred to as being sober curious, which means either embracing a healthier relationship with alcohol or giving it up entirely. Over the past ten years, this trend…