From Lisa Demer in Juneau — The good news is that Rep. Les Gara’s cancer surgery in New York City went well on Tuesday and his doctor said he’s now cancer free, he said Friday. Gara exited the Legislature’s special session to undergo prostate cancer su... »
Below is a blog posting from Fairbanks Memorial Hospital nurse Liz Wood about the first full day of surgery in the Indonesian village where the volunteer Fairbanks medical team is working this... »
Another example of possible political cowardice today, this time in Alaska. David Eichler, who was Gov. Sean Parnell’s nominee to the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC), withdrew his name from consideration prior to a hearing before the Senate Sta... »
Medtronic and Swedish Hospital are teaming up to do a blockbuster presentation on Deep Brain Stimulation a surgical procedure that can have significantly beneficial results for people with Parkinson's Disease as well as other brain maladies, including ... »
Our visiting Parkinson's specialist Dr Alec Glass has parted ways with the neurology practice he was affiliated with here in Anchorage (Alaska Neurology Center). Dr. Glass plans to continue serving Alaska patients, and as of now is setting up his own o... »
Instead of a health care surcharge on smokers, the University of Alaska plans to change hiring rules so that only non-smokers will be eligible for hire, according to the Statewide Administration ... »
KSLA learned that an affiliate of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana may obtain the hospital. »
