Southcentral Foundation

03/08/2026

It is time to spring forward for daylight saving time! Set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8.

03/07/2026

Dearest Gentle Readers,

It has come to this author’s attention that while society is ever so diligent in keeping abreast of the latest fur fashions, engagements, and social intrigues, many have been rather… remiss in attending to a matter of far greater consequence: their health.

Yes, dear readers, whispers abound that some among us have not recently confirmed the state of their immunizations. A most curious oversight, considering well-kept health is far more becoming than even the finest fur parky, auntie earrings, or beaded headdress.

Consider this your gentle nudge. Consult your provider, review your records, and ensure your protections are as current as the latest gossip circulating the frontier. After all, safeguarding one’s health is the most fashionable choice of the season.

And remember, while the latest television shows may come and go, protection against preventable illness is always in style.

Yours most observantly,
Lady Thistledown

03/06/2026

Celebrate a to***co free lifestyle and join Southcentral Foundation’s Quit To***co Program for National No Smoking Day on March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Yagheli Shesh Qenq'a Anchorage Native Primary Care Center lobby to learn about to***co cessation options.

Southcentral Foundation’s Quit To***co Program is a referral-based to***co-cessation treatment program available to customer-owners looking to make a positive change. Talk to your primary care provider about a referral today by calling 907-729-3300.

03/05/2026

Wearing a helmet and proper safety gear while snow machining will drastically reduce your chances of a traumatic brain injury. Ensure you and your loved ones ride safely!

03/04/2026

Nourish your body, support your well-being! March is National Nutrition Month, share your favorite traditional foods to enjoy with your friends and family in the comments.

03/04/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer where cells grow rapidly in the colon or re**um.

It is one of the most common types of cancer in the world and is preventable, treatable, and beatable. Swipe to learn what you can do to reduce your risk!

For more information about colorectal cancer, contact your integrated care team directly.

03/03/2026

You do not have to travel to Seattle for pediatric diabetes or hormone-related conditions.

Southcentral Foundation has a team of pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, dietitian and diabetes educators, and case management support available for all Alaskan families.

Talk to your primary care provider about a referral.

The Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic at ANMC has been providing care for Alaska Native and American Indian children across Alaska with hormone-related conditions since 2011.The clinic is expanding to provide care for more children and is now a division of the Southcentral Foundation Alask...

03/03/2026

Did you know customer-owners can connect with registered dietitians at regularly scheduled appointments?

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Southcentral Foundation encourages you to connect with a dietitian during your next primary care appointment.

Dietitians are members of your integrated care team. Whatever phase of life you are in, a dietitian can support your personal nutrition and lifestyle goals. Dietitians at SCF hold a variety of credentials specializing in nutrition for all ages.

Schedule an appointment through MyHealth (.https://bit.ly/scfmyhealth.) or contact your integrated care team.

03/02/2026

Applications for Southcentral Foundation’s Clinical Initiatives scholarships for behavioral health or nursing degrees are open March 2-April 13.

Alaska Native and Native American students can learn more about the Clinical Initiatives scholarships and other SCF scholarship opportunities by visiting https://www.southcentralfoundation.com/careers/scholarship_opportunities/ or call 907-729-8541.

Clinical Initiatives scholarship recipients are supported during their educational journeys with formal mentorship and cohort activities. Mentors provide support and strategies to help recipients succeed not only in academic training, but throughout their clinical career.

03/02/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It is important to know the necessary steps to prevent brain injury in Alaska year-round.

Protect yourself and those around you with basic safety measures — always wear a helmet while riding all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, or snow machines.

03/01/2026

My friend used to say you could do just about anything with salmon.

There is smoked salmon, baked salmon, grilled salmon, pickled salmon, salmon spread, salmon jerky, salmon dip, salmon sliders, salmon salad, salmon pasta…

And that is not even half of it; help complete the list. Drop your favorite way to salmon in the comments by March 15 to be entered into a random prize drawing for a FoodSaver!