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
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:
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
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RealLifeLore I went to the most northern town in America to make a short documentary about what the town was actually like. This is hopefully a good depiction of Barrow Alaska, the most northern town in the United States. Music is by Brandon Maahs.
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? 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
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
National Children’s Dental Health Month is a good time for an oral health check-up. Your kids may qualify for free dental care with Medicaid or CHIP. Learn more at Medicaid.gov or talk to your Indian health provider. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/st
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
Protect yourself from skin cancer. Seek shade. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Talk to your doctor about unusual spots on your skin. Sign up for insurance at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/standards
IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health centers take protecting your health seriously. We’re open and ready to serve you. Contact your local Indian health care provider for more information, visit Healthcare.gov, or call 1–800–318–2596. A message from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Children are not immune to stress. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on their mental and emotional health. Complete health care coverage supports the mind and spirit with the same care as physical health. Contact your local Indian health care provider for more information, visit Healthcare.g
