This week, Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., CEO and President of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), spoke with us about Alzheimer's awareness and resources, and the upcoming 2021 N ational Educating America Tour.

In a conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 15, State Epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin, YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges, and Bethel Public Health Nurse Tammy Kaboord discussed COVID-19 updates, including vaccine distribution and efficacy. If you have any questions about anything discussed during this episode, contact the Wellness Producer at [email protected].

Today, TWC's Annie Mae Lee and educator Sharon Chakuchin discuss the manifestation of trauma in children. They also discuss the resilience that young children in the region display in the face of turbulent, traumatic situations.

This week, Annie Mae Lee and Carey Atchak discuss the dynamics of domestic violence, how to hold perpetrators accountable, and what bystanders can do to help victims of domestic violcence.

Content Warning: Domestic violence, abuse. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month draws to a close, TWC's Annie Mae Lee sat down with Eleanor Fox, a domestic violence survivor, to talk about the importance of sharing stories and getting help.

As the number of COVID-19 cases in the Y-K Delta surpasses 300 and community spread is confirmed in numerous villages, Alaska Public Health Nurses Tammy Kaboord and Donna Bean sit down with KYUK Wellness Producer Elyssa Loughlin to discuss the pandemic and how it is affecting listeners in the region.

This week, Elena Aluksak from the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) joins us for a conversation on child safety. Aluksak and callers discuss what the responsibilities of caretakers are in keeping children safe with regards to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Mental health professional Charlotte Gruber joins us this week for a special discussion on mental health and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our bodies and minds. For resources discussed in this episode, please see below.

Join us for discussion topics such as protection within self-care, social balance, and the healthy mind platter with TWC's Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Michael Bialy, and on-staff counselor Shelly Andrews.

Join us for a conversation with Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Michael Bialy, and Executive Director Eileen Arnold from Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC). This week, Bialy and Arnold discuss the history and mission of TWC, Bethel's women and children's shelter.