The Southeast community will continue to receive quality patient-centered healthcare during the transition of leadership at Bartlett Regional Hospital. In her remarks to hospital leadership and staff today, Interim Chief Executive Officer Kathy Callahan emphasized a continued focus on best serving the health needs of the region. Bartlett teams remain …
Bartlett Regional Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Kim McDowell and Alaska Health and Social Services Public Health Nurse April Rezendes will join members of the City and Borough of Juneau’s Emergency Operations Center to give the latest updates on COVID-19 in Juneau on Tuesday, September 21 and 4 p.m. EOC staff …
Bartlett Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer Rose Lawhorne has resigned her position. The Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors held a Special Meeting September 18. Following an Executive Session, the Board moved to receive Ms. Lawhorne’s resignation and terminate her employment, effective immediately, according to Board President Kenny Solomon-Gross. Ms. …
In response to the community’s needs, Bartlett Regional Hospital will resume conducting inpatient elective surgeries, effective September 20. “I am excited that we once again can provide this service to our community and surrounding communities,” wrote Chief Nursing Officer Kim McDowell in a letter to primary care providers. Bartlett leadership …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 27 new individuals in the Juneau community – 26 residents and one nonresident – identified with COVID-19 for September 17. There are currently seven people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports four individuals who’ve tested positive for …
Ernestine Hayes, University of Alaska Southeast Professor of English Emerita and acclaimed author, has been awarded the first annual $5,000 Marie Darlin Prize. The Marie Darlin Prize is administered through the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and is awarded annually to an individual or collaboration whose work, through a combination of vision …
As a condition of employment under a vaccine mandate policy implemented this week, Bartlett Regional Hospital staff must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by December 15, 2021. This applies to all employees and contractors on campus, regardless of position or employment status. This policy was implemented as directed by the …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 60 new individuals in the Juneau community – 58 residents and two nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for September 16. There are currently eight people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports 12 individuals who’ve tested positive for …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 61 new individuals in the Juneau community – 58 residents and three nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for September 15. For two nonresidents, DHSS lists the purpose as tourism; the third is under investigation. There are currently six people with COVID-19 …
Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss is part of this week’s Time Magazine cover story profiling “The People Who Saved a School Year.” From the magazine: “When COVID-19 closed schools in 2020, time-tested systems fell apart. But educators swung into action, modeling resourcefulness and resilience for their students… we tell …
