Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation

10/06/2026

Fire Prevention Tip: Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor.

Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can
cause a battery to overheat.

For more fire prevention tips and info on NFPA Fire Prevention Week, visit: fpw.org.

10/05/2026

BBAHC’s Injury Prevention Program invites you to Bingocize! Bingocize combines exercise and health education with the game of Bingo. Play Bingo, hang out, win prizes, and reduce your risk of falls! Bingocize runs from October 6 through December 17, every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Dillingham Senior Center. This is a free event and open to everyone! For questions, contact the Environmental Health Department at (907) 842-3396 and check out our Bingocize Q&As:

https://bit.ly/Bingocize_QA

10/03/2026

⭐Take your best shot and get protected from the flu!⭐

Join us for a basketball themed fall vaccination clinic to receive your influenza vaccination at no cost. Anyone age 6 months and up can receive a flu shot. Influenza high dose, for those 65 and older, will be available. This year, you can also bring in your unused medications from home to safely dispose of them.

The event takes place TODAY, October 3rd at the Dillingham High School Gym from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Those participating in the flu clinic can take part in our basketball themed fun and win door prizes that include gift cards, basketballs, t-shirts, BBAHC swag, and more! We hope you will take your best shot, get protected from the flu, and stop by to see us!

10/02/2026

BBAHC medical staff are traveling throughout the BBAHC region in October! Our providers are ready to assist you with your health care needs.

This is the time to schedule:
✅Well Child visits
✅Annual physicals
✅Medication renewals
✅Immunizations
✅Appointments for other health needs

Be sure to stay up to date with your immunizations to remain in good health. No one has time for the flu. Ask for an influenza shot when you come in. For an appointment, please contact the clinic or call (907) 842-9688 or 1-800-478-5201. Don’t delay. Call us today!

10/01/2026

World Elders Day celebrates the invaluable contributions of Elders worldwide. This day encourages us to recognize their wisdom, experience, and the vital role they play in our communities. Join in by listening to their stories, supporting Elder care initiatives, and advocating for their rights.

To learn more about World Elders Day, visit: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/events/2026-unidop.

10/01/2026

BBAHC is hiring for Medication Delivery Coordinators in these communities:

✅Chignik Lagoon
✅Chignik Lake
✅Egegik
✅Levelock
✅Perryville
✅Pilot Point
✅Platinum
✅South Naknek
✅Togiak

Check out the details and apply today! Visit us at: https://bbahc.org/joinourteam

09/30/2026

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day.

Today, we join relatives across the U.S. and Canada in honoring and raising awareness of the harms done through Indian Residential Boarding Schools. We hope you will join us in this National Day of Remembrance, which was established to remember the devastating impact the residential school system has had on Indigenous children, families, and cultures for generations.

To learn more, visit: www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/orange-shirt-day.

09/29/2026

Civic Awareness Month is here to promote civic engagement, public education, and active participation in our democratic process.

As Election Day is coming up, Get Out the Native Vote wants to ensure you are ready to make your voice heard.

To learn more, visit: aknativevote.com.

Election Day is coming up, and we want to make sure you're ready to...

09/29/2026

The Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation's Infant Learning Program is uplifting families through early developmental screening and support services for children newborn to age 3. The Child Find event will take place on October 1 at the Manokotak Clinic. Screening will help children get a head start on school readiness and a leg up in life. All information is confidential. Our ILP Coordinator, Kate Berkoski, can be reached at (907) 842-3398 for questions. For more information, please visit us at: https://bbahc.org/infantlearning.

09/28/2026

The Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation's Infant Learning Program is uplifting families through early developmental screening and support services for children newborn to age 3. The Child Find event will take place on September 30 at the New Stuyahok Clinic. Screening will help children get a head start on school readiness and a leg up in life. All information is confidential. Our ILP Coordinator, Kate Berkoski, can be reached at (907) 842-3398 for questions. For more information, please visit us at: https://bbahc.org/infantlearning.