SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

It's National Breastfeeding Month and at SEARHC, we’re committed to creating a workplace that fully supports breastfeeding employees. Balancing work and motherhood is not always easy, but with the right support, it can be easier for moms to continue providing milk for their infants. Here are some tips to foster a breastfeeding-friendly environment: 🕐 Flexible Break Times: Ensure that breastfeeding moms have flexible breaks to pump, thus reducing stress and supporting milk supply. 🚪 Private, Comfortable Spaces: Provide clean, private spaces equipped with comfortable seating and outlets for pumping and a nearby sink/water supply. 📞 Open Communication: Encourage open dialogue between employees and management to discuss needs and create supportive schedules. Supporting breastfeeding employees not only benefits families but also contributes to a healthier, more productive workplace. Together, we can empower working moms to continue their breastfeeding journey and play a major role in building healthy families.

“Everybody says their baby is the most beautiful, but our baby was truly the most beautiful. Cade, my 3-year-old joy, brightens every room with his smile. It was during the pandemic, but when we finally had a playdate with another baby his same age, it was like night and day. Despite missing milestones, every pediatrician said, 'he'll catch up,' until he didn't. In summer 2023, we underwent genetic sequencing. The doctor walked in and said, 'we have a diagnosis,' and my heart sank to the pit of my stomach. Cade has AP4 Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (SPG50), a rare and degenerative disease. Only a hundred people in the world have this condition, and dad and I share the same faulty gene. We were heartbroken, but we clung to hope. All I wanted in the coming days after the diagnosis was a change in diet, a vitamin regimen...but there was no treatment — until Dylan learned somebody was developing one. A new gene therapy offers a chance, but funding is short. We’re determined to raise the necessary funds to give Cade the treatment he needs. Our love for him fuels our fight. Cade’s happiness is our strength, and we’ll do everything to ensure he has a brighter future. The medicine exists; we just need help.” - Emma Jobsis, whose child, Cade, is a SEARHC Physical Rehab patient and WIC recipient. Cade’s journey has touched so many hearts in the community, and many have come out to show incredible support, including many recent fundraising events. Together, we can make a difference. You can learn more about him and how you can help at cureforcade.com. #SEAKCommunity #searhc #cureforcade

Join us at the Vintage Park Campus for a Career Fair & Community Open House! Explore career opportunities, meet our team and tour our facility. Bring your resume for on-site pre-screening with our recruiters. Don't miss your chance to win exciting prizes, including two round trip tickets with Alaska Seaplanes and gift cards to local businesses. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you!

We are so thankful to our partners at Aramark Healthcare+ for bringing high quality services to our communities.

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Aaron Whittington, NP 🌟 Meet Aaron Whittington, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Alicia Roberts Medical Center in Klawock. A graduate of Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Aaron brings a wealth of experience from his work in emergency departments across South Texas. His expertise and compassionate care make him a vital part of our team on Prince of Wales Island. Aaron is dedicated to empowering his patients with a holistic approach to health, focusing on both treatment and wellness. He ensures each patient receives personalized care, helping them make healthy choices for a better life. When he’s not caring for his patients, Aaron enjoys the great outdoors with his wife and daughters, exploring activities like hunting, fishing and foraging. He’s also a passionate cook and baker, with a special love for crafting sourdough bread from scratch. We’re proud to have Aaron on our team, providing exceptional care to our community! #EmployeeSpotlight #HealthcareHeroes #SEARHC #PrinceOfWalesIsland

SEARHC nurses are an integral part of the organization that support each patient with the care they need. Have you worked with a nurse who has uplifted a patient when they needed it most? Nominate an exceptional nurse for a DAISY Award. 💙 The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families and co-workers. Join us in thanking nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nominations will be accepted through August 31. Nominate a nurse at https://lnkd.in/gjsug89E.

Our team in Sitka and Juneau provide local, convenient and state-of-the-art cardiac imaging (Echocardiography, Stress Echoes). Echocardiograms are non-invasive ultrasound tests that provide a graphic outline of the heart’s movement, allowing cardiologists to evaluate the heart’s structure, function and blood flow. Our team members are equipped to perform a range of services from routine screenings to complex cardio assessments and we are dedicated to ensuring our patients are receiving the highest quality care.

On June 4, a canoe with 16 paddlers from Wrangell, along with at least four more canoes from other communities, arrived in Juneau after embarking on a 150-mile journey for Celebration, the biennial Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultural festival. As these paddlers made their way to Juneau, they symbolized the strength and unity of our communities. This year's theme, “Together We Live in Balance,” reminded us that by coming together, we create a healthier, more vibrant future. The diverse group of paddlers, both Native and non-Native, showed that anyone can join this journey, supported by a community that rallies with gear, food and encouragement. From practicing paddling techniques to cooking traditional foods and raising funds, the entire community played a crucial role. Even though not everyone could be in the canoe, everyone's support made this journey possible. Together, we thrive! 🤲💗🌈 #searhc #southeastalaska

SEARHC is proud to support the Juneau Marathon! 🏃 We understand the importance of participating in local events that tie into our vision of partnering with our communities to provide a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit. Thank you to our dedicated physical therapists who will be on hand to assist with any unforeseen and unfortunate race day injuries, providing tape, ice and preliminary assessments. We love supporting our community and helping athletes stay road ready. 🏆

Thank you, Ketchikan, for the warm welcome. ❤️ Our Behavioral Health team members enjoyed a productive time in Ketchikan last week meeting with community members and partner organizations! Our conversations focused on plans to provide much-needed Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Services in Ketchikan. We were met with gratitude, great questions and insight into Ketchikan's needs. 🌟 Our recruitment efforts are underway to build the best team to light the way to recovery for individuals struggling with addiction. SEARHC is proud to offer a holistic approach to substance use disorder services and this team will work in sync with our other locations across the region. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect. Interested in joining our team? Visit www.searhc.org/ketchikan.