Congratulations to Kianna DuFault, GLITEC Public Health Specialist, on the publication of her first peer-reviewed research article!
Kianna contributed to research examining predictors of breastfeeding among women in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, supporting efforts to better understand factors that influence maternal and infant health outcomes.
We are proud to celebrate this achievement and recognize Kianna’s continued contributions to public health research.
Kade Lenz, GLITEC PM (acting), won a Wisconsin Public Health Association Award for ‘Excellence in Advancing Policy’. This year’s winners were celebrated by the Wisconsin Public Health Association at the Public Health Conference, May 20, in Wisconsin Dells.
Tribal healthcare experts, policy officials and system leaders from across the country are raising concerns about proposed federal funding changes that could affect care in Native communities.
During a recent episode of Native America Calling, a national call-in radio program focused on Indigenous issues, health professionals and policy strategists discussed how reductions to key programs could impact patients and providers.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Television and movie actor James Van Der Beek, who died Wednesday at age 48, previously revealed he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. No official cause of death was given.
In Alaska, the threat of that kind of cancer is more grave than most the country.
By Hannah Lee, Lars Hanson and Joey Klecka
February 11, 2026
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