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Tuberculosis Screening, Manokotak, May 12-16

The State of Alaska, Department of Health, Dillingham Public Health Center and BBAHC are sponsoring a Tuberculosis Screening in Manokotak from May 12 through May 16 at the Tribal Council, Clinic and School.  Lisa Susunaga, RN, BSN, PHN III, will be taking and reading TB skin tests and collecting sputum for testing.  Those who participate will be entered to win raffle prizes, including $25 Amazon and AC gift cards.  Help keep your community safe!  Get your TB screening completed during our weeklong event.

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation manages Kanakanak Hospital, a critical access facility, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives Health and Human Services funding, and is covered through the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including liability for medical malpractice claims, for its officers, board members, employees, and certain health profession contractors and health profession volunteers. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is recognized by the US Government and State of Alaska as a tribal organization under PL 93-638.