What is STEAM? STEAM or STEM, is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — the terms are used interchangeably, depending on the specific program. Learn how Benteh STEAM Academy is sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for students grades K-12.
Graduate Intern Spotlight: Jasmine Ross
UncategorizedSouthcentral Foundation Raise Program graduate intern, Jasmine Ross, shares her experience as a college student and intern. Ross, whose Tribal affiliation is with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and the Native Village of Eklutna, is a freshman in the pre-nursing program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Reach Your Health Goals with Lose to Win
UncategorizedEveryone’s healthy journey is unique. For some, setting health goals is easy, others may find it daunting. Once you set goals for yourself, where do you start and where can you find support? Southcentral Foundation’s Lose to Win Program and the team of health professionals is here to help guide you through the process.
We Returned Changed Men: A Veteran’s Story of Hope, Healing, Camaraderie
SCF News, Top StoriesI am a combat veteran and Tlingit from Southeast Alaska. In 2006, I deployed for 15 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was a part of a group of soldiers who came to a hardened place, yet we became a unit, a family – comrades.
STEAM: A Woman’s Journey of Inclusion and Education
UncategorizedWhat is STEAM? STEAM or STEM, is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — the terms are used interchangeably, depending on the specific program. Learn how Benteh STEAM Academy is sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for students grades K-12.
The Peak of the Week Hiking Challenge Starts in June
Top StoriesThe Peak of the Week hiking challenge is an excellent way to discover new paths and meet new hikers while enjoying the physical, emotional, and social benefits of climbing. This challenge will feature a new weekly trail from July to August, inviting you to experience some of the best areas in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
New Generations Project Focuses on Generations to Come
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation’s New Generations Project focuses on the importance of infant and early childhood mental health and connecting new generations from pre-pregnancy through age 5. Setting the foundation for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness as early as infancy can set your child up for future success.
The Voice of the Customer-owner
Top StoriesAt the heart of Southcentral Foundation’s customer-owned, relationship-based Nuka System of Care is the voice of the customer-owner. As an organization that is owned and operated by Alaska Native people, listening and responding to customer-owner feedback is a priority.
Gifting Wellness to the Future Through Vaccinations
Top StoriesIn the early 1940s, an influx of settlers introduced new diseases to Alaska Native populations. Illnesses such as meningitis, chicken pox, whooping cough, and influenza were detrimental to communities with no preventative strategies. Over the past several decades, however, medical researchers have developed vaccines to help prevent these diseases.
Adding Pediatric Support Teams to Primary Care
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation’s Nuka System of Care is customer driven by and centered on family. Having the same primary care team for all members of your family fosters meaningful relationships.
Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Top StoriesMindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present, tapping into our five senses to ground ourselves in the moment. To clear up misconceptions of mindfulness; being mindful does not require you to have a quiet mind free of emotion or a pristine location to practice. In fact, most people already practice it without even knowing it.