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Due to a recent increase in cases in the Maniilaq Service Area, we recommend that employees and the public take extra precautions regarding the spread of COVID-19, along with other respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV. Here are some guidelines: -If you have symptoms: stay home, get tested, and seek treatment. Order free at-home tests here. -Improve airflow and ventilation: …

Maniilaq Association’s scholarships have a January 15 deadline for the upcoming spring semester/winter quarter. The Paaraq Scholarship and James Qigñak Wells Scholarship applications are due via our online portal before midnight (Alaska time) on Monday, January 15, 2024. New users must make an account, and existing users will need to log in. The Higher Education Scholarship is due by 5:00pm …

The Maniilaq Association Dental Department is excited to announce the School Fluoride Program, an initiative aimed at promoting dental health among students in the Maniilaq Service Area. The program underscores the critical role fluoride plays in preventing tooth decay and promoting stronger teeth. This program, which is set to kick off in January 2024, will go a long way in …

About the ETT & EMT Bridge Class Are you interested in making a positive impact on the lives of those around you? Are you driven by a sense of duty towards your community? If you answered yes to these questions, then the ETT & EMT Bridge Class is the perfect opportunity for you. This initiative is proudly sponsored by the …

The Integrated Health Aide Awards Ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Egan Center in Anchorage. Health Aides are the backbone of Maniilaq Association and they show their dedication and care for people in need throughout the Maniilaq Service Area every single day. We are pleased to announce 2023 awards for some of our very own hardworking …

On the morning of October 27, 2023, employees gathered at Maniilaq Health Center for the 2023 Longevity Awards, hosted by our Human Resources department and emceed by President/CEO Tim Gilbert. Congratulations to all our awardees who have reached such significant milestones, and thank you for your dedication and service! Here is a list of awardees, by length of service: 5-Year …

Maniilaq Association is pleased to announce the strengthening of its leadership team with the appointment of our new Medical Director, Dr. Robert Onders. In his new role as Medical Director, he is responsible for directing all administrative and clinical aspects of the Medical Services Division. Previously he worked for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) as the Alaska Native …

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) will be offering a Grief Support Group over the phone starting in August. If anyone is interested and not currently in services, reach out via phone to 907-442-7640 or complete the Request for Services Form and email it to BHS@maniilaq.org. Please contact BHS with any questions.

FAQ for Parents On November 2nd, the two-dose pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recommended for children age 5-11 by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and that recommendation was also endorsed by the CDC. This follows the FDA’s emergency use authorization of the pediatric vaccine. Maniilaq Health Center will begin offering the two-dose pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages …

Maniilaq Health Center will begin offering Pfizer booster vaccines at MHC, Public Health Nursing, and in vaccine clinics in Maniilaq service area villages. Eligible residents who have been vaccinated before March 31st can visit the Main Entrance to Hospital on Monday, September 27th through Friday, October 1st between 9am-6pm or PHN Monday, September 27th through Friday, October 1st from 8am-5pm, …