The Alutiiq Museum will be hosting a “Pop-Up Library” featuring books and materials selected by the Kodiak Public Library. Browse books on Alaska Native history and culture in the museum’s new gallery exhibit, Pililuki.This is a great opportunity to discover the many resources our public library has available to check out! WHENTuesday–Saturday,…
KANA continually strives to provide high quality, accessible care for all of our patients and families. Patient feedback in the form of comments, concerns, complaints and compliments help us to be better informed on where we can make improvements to better the patient experience. We want to hear about your…
This November, we’re joining the American Diabetes Association to showcase real-life stories of friends, families and neighbors managing the day-to-day triumphs and challenges of diabetes. Join us as we salute the 29 million Americans with diabetes — as well as their loved ones — to raise awareness and to create…
Days are growing shorter and a chill is in the air, sure signs that flu season is upon us. The flu is a contagious respiratory disease that infects the nose, throat, and lungs, especially in winter months. People often confuse the common cold for flu because the symptoms are similar. But,…
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. The annual event encourages tobacco users to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting…
As KANA celebrates 50 years of service to our people, we look back with pride on how we’ve grown. Since the signing of the Articles of Incorporation, KANA has grown into a nationally-recognized, accredited health care and social sciences organization. We are committed to ensuring that our community remains a…
There are many reasons to take a walk. We may walk to school, to work, or even to our places of worship. We may walk to help us think better and relieve stress. Often, we may take a stroll in order to spend quality time with the people and the…
In March 2016 KANA was awarded $325,000 by Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve and expand the delivery of substance abuse services at existing health centers, with a focus on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders. The Behavioral Health department has begun to implement their Substance Abuse Expansion…
KANA recognizes that social media plays a significant role in how youth interact, learn and model behavior. In order to stop the rapid increase in diabetes prevalence and chronic disease among our youth, we need them to buy-in to a lifestyle that includes regular physical activity. Through social media “share”…
In order to better serve our communities, we invite you to spend a few moments exploring the Patient Portal. The myANMC Patient Portal is an online health management tool provided by Cerner and the Alaska Native Medical Center. Our Patient-Centered Medical Home model is designed to strengthen our patient relationships and evidence-based…