KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathleen Todd of Valdez Medical Clinic about COVID. The topics covered include: status of Valdez hospital; hospitals statewide; testing; vaccines; and what people can do to be prepared in the event they get COVID.
Recording of City Council's Special Meeting 9-28-21. Discussion Item: Process and Considerations for COVID-19 Disaster Declaration and Mask Mandate
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathy Todd regarding COVID testing in Valdez. Topics covered include: Availability of testing in Valdez; different types of testing; time to conduct tests; national test shortage and guidance on when to test. Vaccination information and some challenges for healthcare in Valdez.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd regarding the status of healthcare in the Valdez community during the recent surge in COVID cases. Topics covered include: ability to treat patients; medivac decisions being made; staffing shortage; numbers and types of cases being seen.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with GMS School Counselor Kyra Meyer about the stigma and stereotypes surrounding Suicide. Meyer shares tips for talking with those asking for help and provides resources and contacts for those in need.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Valdez City Schools Superintendent Ralph Watkins regarding items on the School Board Agenda for 9-27 (Monday) meeting at 6:30pm. Topics covered include: COVID Update, Lack of Substitute Teachers at Valdez City School District and New Business items.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with GMS Counselor Kyra Meyers about suicide. September is suicide prevention month and Meyer shares a story to illustrate what it is like for a person struggling with suicide. Meyer also shares words and strategies that can be used to start a discussion.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Valdez City Schools Superintendent Ralph Watkins about the process of appointing a new School Board member, Capital Improvement Projects and the Valdez City Schools COVID Re-Entry Plan. School Board Candidates Are: Lisa Martin Tammy Jo Liddell Karen Johnson Barbara Lyons Lindsay Haase Dan Walker
Interview with Superintendent Ralph Watkins regarding the opening of schools. Discussion of masks, COVID plan, and curriculum for school year.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd regarding Coronavirus and the new vaccine for kids 12 to 15. Discussion also included information about end of Valdez mask mandate and looking toward summer.
