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Losing Permafrost in Alaska

This video adapted from Spanner Films describes the effects of changes to permafrost, the frozen layer of soil and ice that underlies much of Alaska, caused by a warming climate. Permafrost, some of which has persisted since the last ice age, more than 10,000 years ago, is melting rapidly. In affect

Tsunami hazard due to glacier recession

The Barry Glacier on Alaska's southern coast is located on one of many fjords that are extremely vulnerable to climate change. Researchers suspect that the melting glacier could cause large debris avalanches. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Region Five/I. Zink/O. Roetz/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing:

Sea depths in the Arctic Circle

Near Greenland, scientists used radar data to discover an 800-meter-deep gorge beneath an ice sheet, and near Alaska, salt water plunges to depths of up to 4,000 meters. The largest "waterfall" on earth. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Spiegel TV Media/R. Hillmann/R. Marel/C. Gerisch/A. Kindler/Maximilian Mohr

Are you Hepatitis C aware? - English

Are you Hepatitis C aware? Did you know American Indians and Alaska Natives are at greater risk of having hepatitis C? Get tested. Get treated. Learn more at Medicare.gov or talk to your Indian health provider. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standard

Are you Hepatitis C aware? - English

Are you Hepatitis C aware? Did you know American Indians and Alaska Natives are at greater risk of having hepatitis C? Get tested. Get treated. Learn more at Medicare.gov or talk to your Indian health provider. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standard

Living from the Land and Sea

Learn about the cycle of seasons that guides the traditional Alaska Native subsistence way of life, in this video adapted from the Alaska Native Heritage Center focuses. As the seasons change and the available resources change, so do Alaska Native peoples' hunting and gathering activities. Recognizi

Powwow Season is Back – English

This powwow season don’t let anything hold you back – get covered, stay insured, and be on time for that grand entry! Contact your local Indian health care provider, visit HealthCare.gov, or call 1–800–318–2596 for more information. A message from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Family Medical History – English

Knowing your family medical history can shape decisions you make about your health. When catching up with family around the holidays, make sure to ask about their health. Contact your local Indian health care provider for more information, visit Healthcare.gov, or call 1–800–318–2596. A message from

Get in gear for a great year!- English

Get in gear for a great year! Add health insurance to your child's toolkit. They may qualify for free or reduced cost insurance through Medicaid or CHIP. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standards/comment_pol