In honor of Health Literacy Month, Nicholai Joekay speaks with Lisa Wimmer, Pattie Smith, and Dr. Travis Nelson on how to navigate the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation's services in Bethel.

Annie Lang from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center (YKFC) speaks with KYUK Wellness Producer Ryan Cotter on the interconnectedness of environmental and physical health.

Brittany Koech introduces herself and reintroduces the various support services the Tundra Women's Collective has to offer to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

Dr. Lye Ching Wong and Esther Tobeluk Well chat with a Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) public information officer about vaccines.

Dr. Elizabeth Bates and Brian Lefferts converse with YKHC Public Information Officer Nicholai Joekay to discuss tuberculosis in the Y-K Delta.

Wellness Producer Alex Salonga checks back in with researchers Jim Chaliak and Diane McEachern about suicide prevention in the Y-K Delta.

Nicholai Joekay chats with Registered Dietitian Heather McMillion and Exercise Physiologist Simon Cone about healthy hydrating.

Multimedia Producer MaryCait Dolan talks with Debbie Chulick and Kimberly Jung of the Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska.

Stacey Reardon gives some tips for water safety in the Y-K Delta.

Nicholai Joekay speaks about mental health in the Y-K Delta with YKHC Behavioral Health Administrator Adrienne Gregory.

Yvonne “Nonni” Aloralrea updates listeners on what's going on at Tundra Women's Coalition and shares resources for victims of sexual assault.

Brian Jackson from the YK Fitness Center gives sleep advice from the experts and his life.

YKHC Information Officer Nicholai Joekay talks with Naomi Digitaki, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region’s AHEC director, about opportunities in health care.

YKHC Information Officer Nicholai Joekay has a chat with Kevin Krenek about men's health.

Stacey Reardon chats about the science of the heart with Anne Kosacheff and David Chakuchin.

YKHC Information Officer Nicholai Joekay has a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Bates and Eliza Ellsworth about how to keep your heart healthy in the Y-K Delta.

Stacey Reardon interviews Mark Leary from Bethel Search and Rescue about his thoughts on ice as a living thing and ice safety.

Trisha Patton and Maksii Charles chat with YKHC Information officer Nicholai Joekay about an exciting career opportunity in dental health.

Interested in some help with your health? Wellness Producer Alexander Salonga interviews Nurse Consultant Jessica A. Downes about Fresh Start, an online program and media campaign to help Alaskans better their chronic health conditions.

YKHC Public Health Director Brian Lefferts and YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges talk with Nicholai Joekay about RSV and how to prevent contracting it.

For her last show as host, Elizabeth “Alagirl” Hebert reflects on the ways that Bethel's community honored and acknowledged Domestic Violence Awareness Month this past October.

Members of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps chat with Stacy Reardon about the impact of volunteering in their lives.

YKHC Information Officer Nicholai Joekay is joined by Lisa Wimmer, VP of Finance/CFO, and Deanna Latham, VP of Support Services, to discuss strategies for health-related travel.

Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center members chat with Stacey Reardon about how volunteering has improved their lives.

Native Alaskans on the UAF BeWel Project discuss their work on culture-based suicide prevention research.

Dr. Elizabeth Bates and Brian Konig chat with YKHC Public Information Officer Nicholai Joekay about what to do this upcoming flu season.

Elizabeth "Alagirl" Andrew shares a variety of ways to practice self-care as summer comes to an end.

KYUK Wellness Producer Alexander Salonga is joined by Diane McEachern and Jim Chaliak to discuss three suicide prevention programs in the Y-K Delta with special guest Esther Green.

YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges joins YKHC Public Information Officer Nicholai Joekay to discuss preventative care visits.

Blaze Bell and Stevi Angasan, recipients of the 2022 and 2023 Recover Alaska Sober Heroes award respectively, speak about the importance of "recovering out loud" and serving as positive examples for Alaskans experiencing addiction.

After presenting some community announcements, Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC) Outreach Coordinator Elizabeth "Alagirl" Andrew reviews TWC 's mission statement and updates listeners on their programming.

In June, Andres Camacho and Tess Hostetter departed from McGrath to travel down the Kuskokwim River in a raft. Just under a month later, they landed in Bethel.

YKHC Public Information Officer Nicholai Joekay is joined by Elizabeth Tressler from YKHC's Diabetes Prevention and Control, and Debbie Michael from Bethel Community Services Foundation to discuss the prescription produce program.

This week Brian Jackson, operations and fitness supervisor at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center, shares an overview of the basic components of nutrition and keeping a balanced diet.

Victoria Galanopoulos with the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Tobacco Prevention and Coordination, Christy Knight with the Alaska Department of Health, and Jennifer Chikoyak with the American Lung Association discuss e-cigarette use among young Alaskans and the risks associated with it.

Dr. Ellen Hodges and Nicholai Joekay offer some helpful reminders for staying safe while enjoying summer on the Delta.

From working to address houselessness in Bethel to celebrating Pride, Tundra Women's Coalition's (TWC) Teens Acting Against Violence (TAAV) group empowers teens to get involved in the community. Elizabeth 'Alagirl' Andrew and Zoë Schultz recap the group's accomplishments of the past year.

June is Pride Month, and local teens are getting ready to celebrate. Tundra Women's Coalition's Teens Acting Against Violence (TAAV) speak about Pride in Bethel. This is followed by a discussion with Taylor Feightner, co-executive director of Choosing Our Roots, about the importance of safe spaces for queer youth.

Mary Horgan is joined by Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges, pediatrician Dr. Lye-Ching Wong, and Director of Public Health Brian Lefferts to discuss the importance of keeping children up to date on their immunizations.

Elizabeth “Alagirl” Andrew, outreach coordinator at Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC), shares tips and strategies for taking care of our mental health.

Stacey Reardon, MaryCait Dolan, and Bev Hoffman discuss the best ways to stay safe around water and avoid drowning as the waters of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta begin to thaw for the spring and summer.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Mary Horgan is joined by James Chaliak, Director of Preventative Health Services at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Consortium's (YKHC) Behavioral Health Department, to discuss how the guiding principles of YKHC's Calricaraq program promote mental wellbeing.

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Elizabeth 'Alagirl' Andrew and Nonni Aloralrea from Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC) speak about TWC's Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and other TWC programs designed to support survivors of sexual assault within the community.

Katie Baldwin Johnson and Janie Ferguson of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority discuss the future of care for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the state of Alaska.

This month on Excellent Health, Mary Horgan is joined by fellow YKHC employees Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges, WIC Coordinator Henry Batchelor, and Family Nurse Practitioner Kristina Morris to discuss the ways in which the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program can help support good nutrition during pregnancy and the early stages of childhood.

This month on Peacetalk, Elizabeth "Alagirl" Andrew recaps the Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC) annual meeting, which took place earlier this month.

Celebrated each year on March 24, World TB Day commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. This year, the Stop TB Partnership's theme for World TB Day is "Yes! We can end TB."

For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Mary Horgan and Dr. Ellen Hodges of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation discuss the risk factors and testing options for colorectal cancer.

Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC)'s Elizabeth "Alagirl" Andrew discusses the recent Bethel Annual Point In Time count and Project Homeless Connect events with Nakissha Bialy. She also provides important warning signs of teen dating violence in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

In honor of American Heart Month, Stacey Reardon and Anne Kosacheff discuss habits to implement in your lifestyle to promote a healthier heart.

Mary Horgan of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is joined by YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges and Director of Public Health Brian Lefferts to discuss the flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC)'s Elizabeth "Alagirl" Andrew and Eileen Arnold discuss the power of change and of accepting help when available, even in the face of hardship.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center’s Stacey Reardon is joined by Anne Kosacheff to discuss creating healthy habits and setting realistic goals for your health in the new year.

Tiffany Hall and Marlene Adams of Recover Alaska speak about the importance of building communities that are equipped to support those in recovery.

TWC's Eileen Arnold and Zoë Schultz discuss strategies of nonviolent communication as a tool for enhancing healthy relationships.

Venus Woods and Robin Lutz of the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association joined us to discuss HIV prevention. They also talked about the realities and misconceptions of the virus following World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.

This week on Peacetalk, Eileen Arnold, Elizabeth Andrew, Maya Morris, and Rebecca Samuelson discuss the children and teen programs offered at Tundra Women’s Coalition (TWC). They also talk about different resources available to the youth in the region.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To raise awareness, TWC's Eileen Arnold and Nakissha Bialy discuss the topic as well as resources the community can access if experiencing or witnessing domestic violence.

Eileen Arnold is joined by TWC employees and former Teens Acting Against Violence members Clementine Prince, Kirsten Nick, Maya Morris, and David Attie to recap and reflect on their recent Outward Bound trip to the east coast.

Taylor Freightner, Nakissha Bialy and Jaela Milford join Eileen Arnold to discuss homelessness services in Bethel.

Dr. Ellen Hodges and Brian Lefferts discuss the vaccine rollout for children ages 6 months to 4 years old, and talk about new COVID-19 treatments available to Y-K Delta residents.

Teens Acting Against Violence members discuss validating queer identities, and the challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community face in our communities.

Eileen Arnold and legal advocate Yvonne "Nonni" Aloralrea discuss TWC's organization's legal advocacy program and how it promotes justice, safety, and empowerment for victims.

Dr. Ellen Hodges and Brian Lefferts discuss the BA-2 variant, and the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women.