June 4, 2019

The living legacy of Alaska’s community health aides

SPONSORED: Even when they’re hundreds of miles from the nearest hospital, rural Alaskans are served by a complex health care delivery system, and the Community Health Aide Program stands on the front lines.
If you’ve spent any significant amount of time in rural Alaska, you know the important role played by community health aides. On any given day, community health aides handle a wide range of medical issues and concerns, from treating common illnesses to assessing emergencies. They use telemedi