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Community November 03, 2025

Color the Kuskokwim Brings Families Together in McGrath

Families from McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna gather under the late summer sun for the inaugural Color the Kuskokwim Fun Run and community cookout.

Family Wellness Wellness youth top story
Cultural September 03, 2025

Alaska Native Language Building Naming

Honoring Dena’ina Athabascan caretakers by renaming Southcentral Foundation buildings in Anchorage to celebrate and reclaim our culture, history, and language.

Alaska Native Family Wellness Highlight Wellness
Workforce August 18, 2021

Interns Learn and Embrace Culture During Summer Internship

Southcentral Foundation's RAISE internship program hosts virtual courses and in-person cultural activities to help Alaska Native and American Indian youth build positive identities.

RAISE Program youth Alaska Native Highlight Wellness
Corporate March 16, 2022

Recognizing Health Care Heroes

The Alaska Public Health Association honors Southcentral Foundation directors Dr. Donna Galbreath and LaZell Hammons for outstanding contributions to public health.

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Corporate May 14, 2026

Southcentral Foundation Receives HRSA Silver Quality Leader Award

Recognized by the Health Resources & Services Administration for achieving top-tier clinical performance, patient satisfaction, and access enhancement across Alaskana health clinics.

Highlight SCF top story Alaska Native Health
Clinical Care April 22, 2026

New Restorative Pediatric Dental Suite Expansion Launched in Anchorage

Introducing 12 state-of-the-art restorative pediatric dentistry chairs and digital imaging systems to significantly reduce appointment wait times for customer-owners.

Children’s Dental Health Wellness Family Wellness SCF
Community April 08, 2026

Honoring Our Elders: Annual Spring Potluck Fosters Storytelling & Wisdom Circles

Elders gathered at the Respected Elder Program Pavilion to share traditional meals, native languages, and historical wisdom with younger generations.

Elder Elder Program Alaska Native Season How
Research March 19, 2026

Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care Shows Global Clinical Impact

A peer-reviewed study outlines how the Nuka System of Care's co-located counselors drastically improve mental health outcomes compared to standard outpatient referrals.

Mental Health Rural Behavioral Health Recovery Relationships Highlight
Family Health March 02, 2026

Sovereign Families Summer Initiative: Preparing Safe Outdoor Play Zones

Preparing for the Alaskan summer with community safety guides on water activities, campfire guidelines, and ATV safety courses offered across village clinics.

Family Family Wellness Parenting youth Easy
Traditional Healing February 12, 2026

Traditional Healing Pavilion Welcomes Native Botanical Consultation Teams

Expanded consultations for native teas, botanical wellness salves, and cleansing sweat lodge sessions integrated alongside classic clinical appointments.

Gardener Flowers Grow Wellness Health Education
Behavioral Health January 28, 2026

Active Community Resiliency Workshops Target Substance Use Prevention

New virtual and in-person outpatient support circles addressing multi-generational dependency patterns through culture-first native healing pipelines.

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Workforce January 14, 2026

RAISE Intern Program Opens Registration for Summer Cohort Recruitment

Connecting youth aged 14 to 19 with valuable clinical internships, academic scholarship guidance, and cultural elder circle mentors on our medical campus.

RAISE Program youth Alaska Highlight Nutrition