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Road rash. Sunburn. Bug bites.  

If your family has had its share of mishaps this summer, it could be a good time to refresh your home first aid kit.

Review the medications, supplies and tools to have on hand so you can feel ready for whatever else might come.

Nobody overeats apples

Here's why we're tempted by fast food and ultra-processed treats.

How to make healthier swaps >>

Measuring what you can't see

Smoke, pollen and other things clog the air. The Air Quality Index (AQI) makes it easier to know how fresh the air is before you go outside.

Where to find your AQI >>

It's that time again

In the excitement of starting a new school year routine, accidents tend to happen. You can help everyone put safety first. Slow down. Use crosswalks. Be alert.

Share these reminders with your family >>

Recipe: "Veggies in a blanket"

“Pigs in a blanket” are a classic appetizer. This version swaps out the hot dog for a veggie. You'll never guess what it is.

Watch how to make this recipe >>

Doctor Spotlight

Louis S. Stryker MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Louis Stryker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at PeaceHealth Ketchikan. He is one of only two fellowship-trained physicians in hip and knee replacement in Alaska. “I strive to educate every patient on their individual condition,” he shares. When not working, Dr. Stryker likes hunting, fishing and running on trails with his dog. Read more about Dr. Stryker >>

Drop-in Breastfeeding Support Services

If you have questions about breastfeeding, help is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at PeaceHealth Ketchikan's New Beginnings Birth Center. Call 907-228-7640 to confirm availability.

Advance Care Directive On-Demand Workshop

Do you have an advance care directive? If not, watch an on-demand workshop for steps to create or update a plan. Watch the on-demand class for Alaska.

Specialty Clinics Schedule

Heart, cancer, gastro and other specialty care providers regularly come to see patients here in Ketchikan. If you have concerns that should be seen by a specialist, talk to your provider about a referral. And check our visiting clinic schedule here: https://ow.ly/McZA50RQ49t