On today’s Lowdown we talked with several members of the medical community about the new testing kits, what scientists are learning about antibodies, whether elective and other procedures might be allowed soon and more. Our guests were Elsa DeHart, DNP, Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, and Dr. Evan Jones.
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Kodiak’s hospital and medical clinics have ramped up testing for COVID-19 in the last week, after the first rapid-testing machines arrived on island last Wednesday. About 100 test kits came along with the first set of machines, and since then they’ve scaled up, according to Dr. Curtis Mortenson at Kodiak Community Health Center. “A week ago, we had no ability …
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Kodiak Island Borough School District is into its third week of full-time distance learning classes after the state closed K-12 schools through the end of the school year. Kerry Irons, principal at North Star Elementary says that one of the toughest parts of educating children remotely is making sure they still feel connected to a social emotional support network. “That’s …
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On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we get an update on how KIBSD is handling distance education for the entire district. Classes are currently on week three of remote learning, after the state moved to close all K-12 schools through the end of the school year. We talk to Kodiak High School principal Dr. Mel LeVan, secondary instructional specialist Katrina …
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On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we hear from Alaska Legal Services Corporation, Kelsey Eggert and Nicole Nelson, about the legal resources available for assistance during Covid-19.
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On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we hear from law enforcement about changes to the way they are operating to limit exposure between officers and the public. We also talk about how law enforcement is supporting the emergency response activities in Kodiak. Our guests on today’s show are Kodiak Police Chief Tim Putney, Alaska State Trooper Daniel Blizzard and Captain …
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Like other industries in the U.S., Alaska’s commercial fishermen are taking a wallop from the COVID-19 pandemic. This week we look at some of the issues and concerns fishermen, processors, and fishing communities face as they navigate the ever-changing, never-before-travelled rough seas of rules and regulations. Let’s start in Togiak where processors are gearing up for the biggest herring fishery …
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On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we do our weekly check-in with Kodiak’s mental health treatment community. We get updates on the resources available to people looking for counseling, addiction treatment and more. Our guests, Stephen Flora with Providence Counseling Center, Heidi McNerney with Kodiak Community Health Center and Phil Jordinelli with Kodiak Area Native Association, also share their best …
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On this edition of The Lowdown, we have a weekly check-in with members of Kodiak’s medical community — Dr. Elise Pletnikoff with Kodiak Area Native Association, nurse practitioner Elsa DeHart with the Public Health Center, and Dr. Steve Smith and Gina Bishop from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center.
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On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we check in with Kodiak’s fishing community to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the industry and the upcoming start to the summer fishing season. We talk to Matt Moier from Alaska Pacific Seafood, Paul Lumsden at Trident Seafoods, Julie Bonney at the Alaska Groundfish Data Bank, and Mike Friccero, owner of …
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