KTNA Su-Valley Voice || January 2026
- Sunshine Staff
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Our January episode of Su Valley Voice on KTNA Talkeetna Public Radio featured Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC) for their monthly check-in with listeners across the Mat-Su and beyond.
During this hour-long conversation, we shared the latest updates from SCHC—including current services, job opportunities, and upcoming events—while taking a deeper dive into the month’s health theme: Healthy Starts at Home. The discussion focused on the critical role that mental and behavioral health play in building strong foundations for individuals, families, and communities.
Featured Guests
We were joined by:
Polly Smith, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Derrick Pennington, Behavioral Health Care Manager
Listeners also heard recorded clips from Sunshine Community Health Center staff members Ronni Spaulding and Sierra Winter, adding additional perspective and insight into the work happening across SCHC.
Together, the conversation explored how accessible, community-based mental health care supports well-being at every stage of life—and how starting at home can make a lasting difference.
Want to Learn More?
If this episode sparked your interest, here are some helpful links and resources connected to the topics and organizations discussed:
Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC)📞 907-733-2273
SCHC Strategic Planning Survey – Help Us Grow! Your feedback helps shape the future of care in our community.
Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Line📞 Dial 988 (available 24/7)
If you have questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes of Su Valley Voice, we’d love to hear from you. Email dj@ktna.org or call the station at 907-733-1700.
🎶 Su Valley Voice theme music courtesy of Doug Geeting, “A Song for Milt Trump (The Navigator)” from the album Between Flights.
Stay tuned for our next episode—and thank you for listening and supporting community-centered conversations on KTNA.
Sunshine Community Health Center
1-907-376-2273 (CARE)
*This article was written with the support of AI*
