KTNA Su-Valley Voice || February 2026

Sunshine Staff
4 hours ago
2 min read

Matters of the Heart: Cardiovascular Health

This month on KTNA’s Su Valley Voice, Sunshine Community Health Center joined listeners for our regular monthly check-in — sharing updates, highlighting services, and diving deep into our February health focus: Cardiovascular Health.

Each month, this radio hour gives us the opportunity to connect directly with our communities across the Upper Susitna Valley. February’s episode focused on heart health — what it means, why it matters in rural Alaska, and how small daily habits can make a big difference in long-term wellness.

In the Studio

We were joined by:

Marion Ruth, Family Nurse Practitioner
Sierra Winter, Community Relations Manager
Ronni Spaulding, Executive Assistant
Audio contributions from Sunshine Clinic staff
And heartfelt words of love from Ms. Bloomberg’s Talkeetna Elementary School Class

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Marion shared practical guidance on recognizing cardiovascular risk factors, the importance of blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol screenings, nutrition, movement, and when to seek care. The discussion also touched on how preventive services at Sunshine help patients stay ahead of heart disease through routine visits, lab work, and lifestyle support.

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Sierra Winter, Community Relations Manager, provided updates on community outreach efforts, upcoming events, and ways residents can stay connected with Sunshine services throughout the year. Ronni Spaulding shared administrative updates and ways community members can access care.

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The episode blended clinical insight, community connection, and a reminder that heart health is both physical and emotional — something beautifully echoed by the students who reminded us that love, kindness, and connection are part of caring for our hearts too.