Learn more about Anchorage’s Integrated Health Program and how to support people during a crisis.

On this episode of Line One, host Dr. Monique Andrews discusses bipolar disorder, its challenges and treatments.

A colorectal cancer survivor’s story and a physician’s perspective help us understand what’s changing — and what you can do to protect your health.

Alaska has one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the country. On this week’s Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton interviews Dr. Frank Putnam.

Spring in Alaska brings more light and milder weather. For some people, that seasonal shift brings energy and relief. For others, it brings agitation, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, and for some even suicidal thoughts. Join Line One host Dr. Monique Andrews and her guests as they explore how Alaskans can weather ‘break up’ season and its mental health challenges.

On this episode of Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff explores what healthy skin really looks like in the far north — from eczema and “winter rash,” to acne and rosacea in dry climates, to understanding skin cancer risk and prevention.

For people experiencing addiction or mental illness, taking the first steps toward care can seem impossible. So, it can help to talk to a peer–someone who has been through something similar.

On this episode, our goal is to take some of the mystery out of mental health care. Many people know they’re struggling, or know someone they care about who is struggling, but feel unsure where to turn. Should I see a counselor? A psychologist? A psychiatrist? What’s the difference and how do you know what’s right for you?Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that’s actually a good thing. Different professionals bring different training, perspectives and tools. Understanding those differences can make it easier to take that first step toward support.

Asthma affects nearly one in twelve children — and when it’s not recognized early or treated well, it can quietly alter how a child’s lungs develop over time. Recurrent cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath are signs of chronic airway inflammation, not just passing illnesses. On this episode, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff speaks with Dr. Jered Weinstock - board certified pulmonologist at Providence Medical Group Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic - to explore what causes childhood asthma, why some children improve as they grow, and how timely, appropriate care can protect developing lungs and prevent long-term complications.

Everyone experiences the pain of loss of someone they care about at some point in their life. The older we get, the more familiar that loss becomes, but the grief that comes with it can manifest in many different ways and how or if we seek support can make a big difference in how we move forward. On this Line One, Lori Townsend guest hosts a discussion on how to understand and move through grief, with the aim of helping them find a path forward that brings them to a place of peace, acceptance and a future that has joy.