Sunshine Scoop Updates May 2026

Sunshine Community Health Center joined KTNA once again for its monthly Su Valley Voice community check-in, this time focusing on the important topic of Women’s Health. Hosted by Trisha Costello, the May episode brought together healthcare providers and clinic staff to share conversations, education, and resources centered around supporting women at every stage of life.

When it comes to your oral health, the best treatment is prevention. At Sunshine Community Health Center, our Preventive & Diagnostic Dental Care services are designed to catch concerns early, protect your teeth, and keep your smile healthy for the long term. These services are the foundation of good oral health—helping you avoid pain, costly procedures, and unnecessary complications down the road. What Is Preventive & Diagnostic Dental Care? Preventive and diagnostic care fo

For many women, it’s easy to put your own health on the back burner. Between caring for family, managing work, and keeping up with daily life, scheduling a check-up for yourself can feel like just one more thing on an already full list.

If you’re like many Alaskans, winter can slow things down. The cold, the dark, the routine—it all adds up. And before you know it, movement becomes something you “used to do.” But spring brings something powerful: the chance to start again.

Brushing and flossing at home are essential—but they’re only part of the picture when it comes to maintaining a healthy smile. Routine dental cleanings play a critical role in preventing disease, protecting your teeth, and supporting your overall health. At Sunshine Community Health Center, we see dental cleanings as one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay ahead of oral health concerns. What Happens During a Dental Cleaning? A professional dental cleaning goes bey

Learn more about Amy Nicole Cox, RN – Registered Nurse Care Manager and the services they provide.

Energy drinks have become a go-to for busy schedules, long work shifts, late-night study sessions, and gaming marathons. While they may give you a temporary boost, they can have a lasting impact on your oral health.

When life gets busy, it’s easy to push dental visits to the bottom of the list—especially if nothing hurts. But your annual dental exam is one of the most important things you can do to protect not just your smile, but your overall health. At Sunshine Community Health Center, we encourage our patients to stay consistent with their annual exams because prevention truly makes all the difference. What Is an Annual Dental Exam? An annual dental exam is a comprehensive evaluation

At Sunshine Community Health Center, everything we do is rooted in one goal: providing accessible, high-quality, community-driven healthcare for rural Alaska. One of the most powerful ways our community helps support that mission might surprise you—it’s through Google Reviews.

At Sunshine Community Health Center, we believe that oral health is more than just a healthy smile—it’s a vital part of your overall well-being. Dental care plays a key role in preventing disease, catching concerns early, and supporting the health of your entire body. Whether you’re coming in for a routine cleaning or addressing a specific concern, our dental team is here to provide compassionate, high-quality care for every stage of life. Why Dental Care Is So Important Your

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range. Insulin helps move glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into the body’s cells for energy. When insulin does not work properly, sugar builds up in the blood.

This month’s conversation centered on an important health topic affecting many in our community: Diabetes Awareness.

At Sunshine Community Health Center, we believe that cost should never stand between you and the care you need.

Sunshine Community Health Center 1-907-376-2273 (CARE) www.sunshineclinic.org *This article was written with the support of AI*

At Sunshine Community Health Center, we are focused on making sure our communities have access to high-quality, reliable care, both today and into the future. As part of our recent strategic planning, we are prioritizing a few key areas that will help us do just that. These priorities are centered around expanding services, strengthening systems of care, and ensuring long-term sustainability for the communities we serve.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to enter the body’s cells to be used for energy. Without enough insulin, blood sugar levels rise and the body cannot properly fuel itself.

In the heart of rural Alaska, where mountains meet rivers and communities know one another by name, behavioral health care is more than a service — it is a lifeline.

Sunshine Community Health Center recently joined KTNA’s Su Valley Voice for our monthly check-in with listeners across the Valley. These conversations are an opportunity to share updates on services, highlight upcoming events, and most importantly—talk about the health topics that matter most to our community.

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