The Lowdown: Recent Episodes
KMXT 100.1 FM
KMXT's talk show delivering updates on coronavirus and COVID-19. We interview community leaders, businesses, and health professionals to give Kodiak the latest on how the global pandemic is affecting our island.
In the first Lowdown of 2022, join Mike Wall, Jared Griffin, and Dylan Simard of KMXT as they speak with Dr. Evan Jones, Dr. Shana Theobald, and Providence COVID incident commander Amy Corder about the Omicron variant, and what it means for Kodiak.
Host Dylan Simard talks with EOC director, Mike Tvenge; Providence Kodiak's incident commander for the COVID response, Amy Corder; and EOC public information officer, Meagan Christiansen about the COVID outbreak in Kodiak.
Learn about studies conducted regarding the coronavirus pandemic, understand ways to decipher misinformation, and gain knowledge about vaccines. All this and more on today’s episode of The Lowdown, hosted by KMXT’s Jared Griffin with Dr. Shana Theobald.
Today on The Lowdown, KMXT hosts Jared Griffin and Dylan Simard speak with Kodiak Island Borough School District Administration; Dr. Larry LeDoux, Superintendent of Schools; Geoff Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and Kim Saunders, Director of Special Services. Topics include addressing the needs of students, restructuring academic curriculums, and coronavirus protocols.
Today on The Lowdown, KMXT hosts Jared Griffin and Dylan Simard speak with Emergency Services Council Director, Mike Tvenge, and EOC Public Information Officers Bianca Clark and Megan Christiansen. Topics include handling tsunamis during a pandemic, community risk levels, and specifics regarding coronavirus data.
Learn about the current impact of Covid-19’s Delta Variant and ways to prevent the spread of disease. The doctors answer a slew of listener questions and provide their knowledge regarding vaccine efficacy and if a third dose will eventually be necessary. All this and more on today’s episode of The Lowdown, hosted by Jared Griffin and Dylan Simard, with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones.
The doctors discuss the impact of Covid-19's Delta Variant and its current impact on society. Other topics include fitness' connection to overall health, starting healthy lifestyle habits, and much more. Hosts Jared Griffin and Dylan Simard chat with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones on today's episode of The Lowdown.
The doctors dive into the mental health of individuals and how the current pandemic has impacted them. Methods to improve well-being among youth and adults are discussed, in addition to much more. Host Jared Griffin talks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones on today's episode of The Lowdown.
Some of the family is vaccinated, but not all the littles. What to do over the summer for birthday parties, picnics, and such? Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones about this and much more.
Host Mike Wall and local physicians Dr. Evan Jones and Dr. Shana Theobald wrestle with the "What now?" questions on the minds of many in light of the recent CDC announcement regarding what vaccinated people are now able to do.
Covid cases in the U.S. appear to be trending downwards, as more become vaccinated. How do antibodies play a role? Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones about this, and more on today's episode of The Lowdown.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones and works to answer community questions about new variants of covid, measures to take post-vaccination, and more.
How does social media influence our medical beliefs? Does it play a role in providing new information or challenge us with convoluted ideas? Find out on this episode of The Lowdown, with host Mike Wall and Dr. Shana Theobald, along with co-host Dylan Simard.
On today's edition of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Curtis Mortenson and works to answer community questions about new variants of covid, measures to take post-vaccination, and more.
About 50% of the island population that is eligible for a vaccine have been fully vaccinated. Does that mean we are out of the woods? Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, and Dr. Evan Jones about this, travel, and more.
New waves and variations worldwide and 50% of US states are seeing an increase in cases...host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Evan Jones, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, and Dr. Shana Theobald about this and more relating to the COVID-19 pandemic on a local level.
What do we, locally and as a nation need to do to get back to some semblance of normal by the 4th of July? Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Curtis Mortenson and Dr. Shana Theobald about this and much more on this edition of The Lowdown.
Now that anyone in the state who wants a shot can get one and over 25% of the population has at least one vaccine, what does that mean moving forward? Host Mike Wall and doctors Shana Theobald, Evan Jones, and Curtis Mortenson discuss this and much more during today's edition of The Lowdown.
Cases in the state and locally have been going down since January, nearly 20% of eligible Alaskans are vaccinated. Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Curtis Mortenson about what's new on the COVID-19 front.
Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, and Dr. Evan Jones talk with host Mike Wall about COVID-19, vaccines, upcoming vaccination clinics in Kodiak, and more.
Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald about traveling, vaccines, and the implications of the COVID-19 mutations.
Host Mike Wall discusses vaccine availability locally, upcoming vaccine clinics, new strains of COVID-19, and more with Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Evan Jones, and Dr. Steve Smith.
Host Mike Wall talks with Kodiak Community Health Center CEO, Carol Austerman and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center's administrator, Karl Hertz about the impact the pandemic has had on their facilities, the efforts to get vaccines out to the public, and what they see for the future.
Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Curtis Mortenson and Dr. Evan Jones about the current developments of Covid-19 and the vaccine in Kodiak and around the state.
Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Curtis Mortenson about the continued roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in Kodiak and more.
Join host Mike Wall with Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Shana Theobald, and Dr. Evan Jones as vaccination availability begins in Kodiak.
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On today’s episode of the Lowdown with host Mike Wall, Dr. Evan Jones and Dr. Shana Theobald speak on their expert local knowledge, touching on topics such as vaccine distribution, winter projections and holiday travel spikes, and navigating daily life this winter during the pandemic. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Lowdown.
Our guest on this edition of The Lowdown, Dr. Shana Theobald of Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic (KIACC), joins host, Mike Wall, to discuss the relentless climb and holiday spike in cases, the distribution of the vaccine in town and moving into the winter.
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Our guests on this edition of The Lowdown, Dr. Shana Theobald- Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic (KIACC), Dr. Curtis Mortenson- Kodiak Community Health Center (KCHC), and Dr. Evan Jones- Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA), join host Mike Wall to discuss the spike in cases of Covid-19 after Thanksgiving, local hospitals reaching capacity, antibodies and immunization, vaccinations, and the march in to winter in Kodiak.
Our guest on this edition of The Lowdown, Dr. Shana Theobald of Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic (KIACC), joins host Mike Wall, to touch on a vaccine distribution plan and timeline, antibody testing, and the outlook for winter with a vaccine on the way.
Today on The Lowdown, KMXT hosts Mike Wall and Jared Griffin speak with Emergency Services Council Director, Mike Tvenge, EOC Public Information Officers Bianca Clark and Megan Christiansen, Kodiak Police Department’s Chief Putney, and Captain Ed Hernandez, USCG Base Commander, addressing the decision to move Kodiak to Pandemic Plan Phase 5 and what authorities are doing to keep a handle on the Covid-19 outbreak.
During today’s episode of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Curtis Mortenson of KCHC and Dr. Evan Jones of KANA about the surge of Covid-19 cases in Kodiak over the holidays, measures to take to keep doors open, quarantining, the release of a vaccine, and more.
Our guest on this edition of The Lowdown, Dr. Shana Theobald of Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic (KIACC), joins host, Mike Wall, to provide first-hand information on contracting Covid-19, addressing skyrocketing numbers of cases and deaths from a local to global level, a vaccine distribution plan, antibody testing, and alleviating symptoms if you do contract the virus.
Join host Mike Wall and Dr. Evan Jones on this edition of The Lowdown as they address the rise in Covid-19 cases around Kodiak, clarify questions on masking, travel-related cases, and the newest development on a vaccine.
Our guests on this edition of The Lowdown, Dr. Shana Theobald- Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic (KIACC), Dr. Steve Smith- Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, and Dr. Evan Jones- Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA), join host Mike Wall to speak on the rising cases of Covid-19 from local to national scale, advice on traveling, research on vitamin D and immunity, and more.
Today on The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with local pastors, Larry Lundstrom from the Community Baptist Church and Dawn Panthin from the Kodiak Assembly of God to see what their churches are doing differently, how their parishes are doing, and more.
This Thursday we talk with local mental health experts to find our whether they have seen changes since earlier in the summer and to get some advice on how to cope with fatigue and stress as the pandemic continues.
On today’s episode of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Steve Smith and Dr. Evan Jones on Alaska’s increase in Covid-19 cases, looming winter projections, and ways of boosting your immunity. Join KMXT for yet another compelling conversation.
Host Mike Wall talks with local Safeway manager, Mike Murray about the way the pandemic has impacted the supply chain for food and other products; what worked and didn’t work in terms of changes in the store for safety; and what he sees ahead for the winter months.
On today’s episode of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Curtis Mortenson of KCHC on Kodiak’s increase in Covid-19 cases, holiday festivities during a global pandemic, considering the public school environment, and Alaska’s approach to preventing Covid-19 with looming winter projections.
Join host Mike Wall on this edition of The Lowdown, as he speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Elsa DeHart, NP, DHN and Dr. Curtis Mortenson, about Covid-19 in Kodiak, the latest happenings in the community and the world, and future outlooks.
Join host Mile Wall on this edition of The Lowdown, as he speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Elsa DeHart, NP, DHN about Covid-19 in Kodiak and what to expect with the reopening of school.
On today’s episode of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Evan Jones and Elsa DeHart, NP, DHN about Covid-19 updates, how the community has been approaching testing, and what to expect for the upcoming flu season.
On today’s episode of The Lowdown, host Mike Wall speaks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Steve Smith and Elsa DeHart, NP, DHN about how to navigate these next few months as we deal with Covid-19 as a community.
Join host Pam as she talks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Evan Jones, and Elsa DeHart, NP, DHN about the latest on Kodiak’s cases and their thoughts on the latest research about vaccines, the science of COVID, and more.
Today on The Lowdown, host Jared Griffin touches on community questions with members of the Emergency Operations Center: Mike Tvenge, Elsa DeHart, Jim Mullican, and Megan Christainsen. Tune in while we discuss everything from handling tsunamis during a pandemic, the most recent airport procedures, seafood industry Covid-19 updates, senior community precaution updates, and exactly what are we waiting for to declare all of this over.
Jared talks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Evan Jones, and Else DeHart, NP, DHN about the latest on Kodiak’s cases and their thoughts on the latest research about masks, the science of COVID, and more.
Listen in to Jared’s conversation with Superintendent Larry LeDoux and school district representatives about schools starting September 8, 2020.
Our guests Elsa DeHart, NP with public health in Kodiak, Dr. Curtis Mortenson – KCHC, Dr. Steve Smith – PKIMC, and Dr. Shana Theobald – KIACC talk with host Jared Griffin about convalescent plasma research, Kodiak’s current COVID-19 cases, and more.
Jared and guests Dr. Curtis Mortenson and Dr. Evan Jones discuss the latest research and impacts of COVID-19.
Our guests on today’s Lowdown were Elsa DeHart, DNP; Dr. Curtis Mortenson; Dr. Steve Smith; Dr. Evan Jones; and Dr. Shana Theobald. They talked about a wide range of topics including new virology studies and their concerns about the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Our guests on today’s Lowdown were Elsa DeHart, DNP; Dr. Curtis Mortenson; and Dr. Shana Theobald. They discussed ways for Kodiak to control the spread of COVID-19, the importance of maintaining preventative care regimes during the pandemic, and what concerns them as medical professionals,. All this and more on this edition of The Lowdown.
During today’s Lowdown, host Jared Griffin talks with Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Shana Theobald, and Elsa DeHart, DNH nurse practitioner with public health about new research regarding airborne transmission of COVID-19 as well as other research and an explanation of Kodiak’s case numbers.
We’ve heard from teachers and administrators about the final two and a half months of school this year. Today we heard from three students – telling us first-hand what it was like to suddenly deal with distance learning. Listen to an informative, thoughtful, and entertaining edition of The Lowdown.
Our guests for this edition were:
- Ephrem Oliver, 3rd grade at Main Elementary
- Alli Hartt, junior at KHS
- Krista Simpler junior at KHS
Business-as-usual came to a screeching halt for Kodiak educators, students, and families in mid-March. As we near the midpoint for summer break, everyone is wondering what the upcoming school year will bring in terms of classrooms, sports, and activities. Our guests on this edition of The Lowdown hope to answer some of those questions. Join us for a conversation with Superintendent of schools, Dr. Larry Ledoux; Assistant Director of Special Services, Kim Saunders; and Kodiak High School principal, Neil Hecht.
Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Steve Smith, and Elsa DeHart, DNH with public health talked about some things Kodiak residents can do to keep COVID-19 at bay, how the numbers add up and answer questions from the public during this edition of The Lowdown.
Margie Draskovich is a professor of nursing at UAA Kodiak Campus and finishing up her doctorate in Indigenous Studies and Dr. Allison Kelliher, born and raised in rural Alaska, practicing whole-person focused primary care in Anchorage. Today's discussion was about ways to build your immune system through the food you eat, the way you connect with the natural world, and more.
Today's guests have been a part of Kodiak's tourism industry for decades. Hear what they have to say about how the pandemic has impacted their businesses this year and what they see for the rest of this season and next year. On today's show were Chris and Jai Nan Fiala - Kodiak Island Charters; Jo Murphy and Rolan Ruoss - Sea Hawk Air; and Marty and Marion Owen - Galley Gourmet and The Cliff House B&B.
What's it like to teach the arts over the internet? Today's guests are Susan Gill - KHS art teacher, Laura Beck - choir teacher for KHS and KMS, and Jared Griffin - KHS and KMS drama coach. They talk about how important the arts are to students and how they taught the last 2 and half months of the 2019-2020 school year, what they hope to see for next year's classes.
Today's guests are Sam Dapcevich, Public Information Officer at Alaska Marine Highway System; and John Whiddon and Aimee Williams with the Kodiak Economic Development Corporation. Sam filled us in on the new COVID-19 testing requirements for the Marine Highway System passengers. Aimee and John talk with Mike about the recent round of CARES funding that went through the committee to local businesses and nonprofits.
Our guests on The Lowdown today were Dr. Shana Theobald from Kodiak Ambulatory Care Clinic, Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, and Dr. Curtis Mortenson from Kodiak Community Health Clinic. Topics discussed included the latest research on COVID-19, mask use, antibody testing, and more.
Mike's guests Thia Falcone, professor of Sociology at Kodiak College; Robyn Callahan, and Kristopher Hill_McLaughlin present a sociological perspective on the pandemic. They look at how it is affecting social life (here and elsewhere) and theorize on the long-term consequences.
Kodiak's tourism industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, travel shutdowns, and travel mandates. Today Mike talked with Willy Fulton and Jen Culbertson, owners of Kodiak Air Service and Kevin Adkins, owner of Kodiak Wilderness Adventures about their two very different approaches to the changes this year.
Friday's Lowdown is all about food. Mike's guests are Tyler Kornelis, president of Kodiak Harvest Food Co-op, Melissa Berns, director of Old Harbor Alliance, Inc., and Sam Kenoyer, owner of Marlene Kenoyer Gardens in Larsen Bay. Hear about the exciting projects going on in each community and what the co-op is hoping to accomplish in the coming months and years. Who knows? Maybe you can make a little money from all the zucchini you planted during the hunker down.
If you’ve gone to a movie in Kodiak in the past couple of decades, you’ll recognize the voices and the names of our guests today. Mike chats with Rusty Fletcher, owner and Geri Ford-Roberts, manager of the Orpheum Theater about the impact of COVID-19 on their operations, the history of the theater, and what lies ahead. Listen in to see when we might see new releases again, just what’s involved in showing a 3-D movie, and more!
This edition of The Lowdown features Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, and Dr. Evan Jones from Kodiak Area Native Association. The discussion today centered around the most recent cases of COVID-19 in Kodiak, the epidemiology of the disease, and how we can stay safe as we move about this summer.
Our guest on today's edition of The Lowdown is Marilyn Romano, Regional VP at Alaska Airlines. Learn what the airline is doing to keep travelers safe, how they've adjusted to the drastic drop in travel, and what they see for the future.
Today's guests are Melissa Haffeman - owner, The Islander Bookshop; Sarah Culbertson - owner, The Frame Shop; and Natasha Pristas - artist and member of BearTown Market. The discussion centered around how their businesses are doing and innovative ways they've kept their businesses going - including what they are doing now that things are beginning to open.
Today's guests are Phil Jordinelli, Substance-Use Program Manager at KANA and Stephen Flora, Clinical Manager at Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center. Both discussed the increase in demand for their services since the onset of the pandemic and what the future might look like in terms of treatment options.
Mike’s guests on this edition of The Lowdown are Dr. Shana Theobald from Kodiak Ambulatory Care Clinic, Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, and Dr. Curtis Mortenson from Kodiak Community Health Clinic. The discussion today centered around the recent cases of COVID-19 among health care professionals in the state and ferry system employees, and how to be safe as the community and state “re-opens”.
Today’s guests were April Counceller – Alutiiq Museum, Sarah Harrington – Kodiak History Museum, and Della Hall – Museums Alaska. Today’s topic was all about history – accessing history and museums during the time of COVID-19 and what museums are doing locally to track this moment in Kodiak’s history.
Our guests on The Lowdown today are Kate Schaberg and Libby Eufemio from 4-H and Sadie McCusker from the Kodiak Fairgrounds. They talked about the long history of 4-H in the community, about tough decisions they’ve had to make in light of COVID-19, and some things they are looking forward to offering this summer.
Today’s guests were Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Evan Jones from KANA, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, and Dr. Curtis Mortenson from KCHC. A lot of today’s discussion centered around the new case in Kodiak, testing measures available to all at KANA, upcoming changes in the travel mandates from the state, and how to stay safe in light of COVID-19 and changing restrictions.
Today’s guests on The Lowdown discussed how businesses and nonprofits in the Kodiak Island Borough can apply now for funds through the Small Business Emergency Grant program. Our guests were Sarah Phillips of Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, Aimee Williams from Discover Kodiak, and John Whiddon, City Council member. All three are also part of the newly formed Kodiak Economic Development Corporation which is in charge of reviewing the grant applications.
Today on The Lowdown, we talk with Corey Gronn, City Parks and Rec Director to learn about what programs will be open for children, and adults, this summer.
Our guests on today’s edition of The Lowdown for “To Your Mental Health Day” are:
- Samantha Marlar-Enbom, LPC, behavioral health consultant at KANA
- Heidi McNerney, LCSW, behavioral health counselor at Kodiak Community Health Clinic
Join us today on The Lowdown with Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, and Dr. Curtis Mortenson from KCHC.
After the announcement of Alaska’s Plan Forward on reopening responsibly, we discuss with our health care providers how to navigate the upcoming busy season in Kodiak during the COVID-19 pandemic with many businesses and organizations doors open.
The guests on The Lowdown today are city manager and Emergency Services Director, Mike Tvenge and Public Information Officer, Bianca Clark. Tune in as they talk about current plans for re-opening Kodiak.
Our guests on The Lowdown today are Matthew Kozak, Prevention Grant Coordinator at KANA and Jody Carman, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator at the USCG base. Tune in for our conversation about programs for youth, families and more.
Join us today on The Lowdown with Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, Dr. Evan Jones from KANA, and Dr. Curtis Mortenson from KCHC.
After the announcement of Alaska’s Plan Forward on reopening responsibly, we discuss with our health care providers how to navigate the upcoming busy season in Kodiak during the COVID-19 pandemic as more businesses and organizations open their doors.
Join host, Mike Wall, as he talks with our guests, Sara Harrington, executive director of Kodiak History Museum; April Councellor, executive director of Kodiak Alutiiq Museum; and Toby Sullivan, executive director of Kodiak Maritime Museum. Tune in while they discuss how their operations have changed since Covid-19, what they are planning for the future, and the importance of gathering information, stories and documents during this time.
Our guests on The Lowdown today are Sara Bruce, owner of Kodiak Canvas Company and Mary Beth Loewen, owner of Next Step Dance Studio. Learn how these business owners have adjusted their operations and business plans during the COVID-19 crisis.
Our guests on The Lowdown today will fill us in on what fun activities they will be offering over the next few months. Joining us will be:
-Kelly Bell, school programs director at Kodiak Baptist Mission
-Katie Oliver, executive director of Kodiak Arts Council
-Shelly Lawson, education coordinator at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
-AND Laurie Madsen and Ani Thomas of the Kodiak Public Library
Our guests on today’s edition of The Lowdown for “To Your Mental Health Day” are:
- Samantha Marlar-Enbom, LPC, behavioral health consultant at KANA
- Heidi McNerney, LCSW, behavioral health counselor at Kodiak Community Health Clinic
Beginning May 8th, churches were allowed to have indoor services under certain conditions. Today’s guests are pastors from several local churches, here to talk about whether they are opening their doors again and what it takes to do so. Joining us will be:
- Pastor Larry Lundstrom, Community Baptist Church
- Pastor Dawn Panthin, Kodiak Assembly of God – Oceans United
- Pastor Pisa and Michelle Faumui, Kodiak Christian Fellowship
- And Major Dave Davis of the Salvation Army
Our guests this morning on The Lowdown are business owners- some who have been open, some who have not not. Learn what they’re doing and what they see in the future for their businesses. Joining will be:
Tracy Chandler of A Balanced Approach
Debra Neilsen of Ovations
Beth Koehler of Grand Slam Toys and Games
and Phyllis Perry of Perry’s Salon and Nail Spa
We’ve heard from the public schools about how distance learning is going for their students and teachers. Today we hear from administrators Teri Schneider with St. Mary’s School and Katherine Baquero of Kodiak Christian School about what challenges their students, teachers, and schools have faced with their school facilities being closed.
Our guests on The Lowdown this episode will be local business owners:
Raymond LeGrue of Henry’s Great Alaskan Restaurant
Dr. Laura Creighton of Creighton Chiropractic
Alex Turner of Ardinger’s Fine Furniture and Gifts
and Sara Phillips, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce.
Our guests today for “To Your Mental Health Day” on The Lowdown are:
- Dr. Evelyn Wiscinskas, Phd, psychologist at Kodiak Psychology Services
- Heidi McNerney, LCSW, behavioral health counselor at Kodiak Community Health Clinic
Join us today on The Lowdown with Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, Dr. Evan Jones from KANA, and Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. John Koller from Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic.
We discuss with our health care providers about how to navigate the upcoming busy season on Kodiak during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today on The Lowdown, Marion Owen and Cindy Trussel talk about the birds and the bees… and gardening in Kodiak. While we are adjusting to life on the rock with Covid-19, many are seeking out more knowledge for their summer gardens. Help reduce stress and stay mentally and physically healthy during these times of uncertainty.
Join us on The Lowdown today as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. With us are KIBSD principals and administrators to celebrate Kodiak’s teachers during these unprecedented times.
Our guests on The Lowdown this Friday are the mayors from some of Kodiak’s remote communities. Joining us are:
-Elija Jackson, Ouzinkie mayor
-Dan McCoy, Akhiok mayor
-Dorrinda Kewan, mayor of Port Lions
Tune in while we talk to them about some of the steps they are taking to deal with COVID-19 and how they are moving forward for the fishing season and tourism season.
Our guests on The Lowdown today are:
- Laurie Madsen, Access Services Specialist at the Kodiak Public Library
- Ani Thomas, Youth Specialist at the Kodiak Public Library
- Jessica Edelson, Collection Development Specialist at the Kodiak Public Library
- AND Lindsay Knight, Owner of Kodiak Athletic Club
Join us while we navigate mental health hacks in Kodiak during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s another edition of Doctor Day on The Lowdown. Join us with:
- Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health
- Dr. Curtis Mortenson from KCHC,
- Dr. John Everett, Emergency Department Physician at Providence,
- and Dr. Evan Jones from KANA.
Tune in while they answer questions and offer guidance after Kodiak’s first positive COVID-19 case and shortly following, the reopening of certain businesses.
Our guests on this edition of The Lowdown will be local business owners:
- Sara Culbertson, owner of The Frame Shop
- Kelly Bennett, owner of Norman’s Fine Gifts
- Dan Rohrer, owner of Subway of Kodiak, and
- Chis Lynch, owner of The Rookery
Tune in while we discuss the effects of Covid-19 on the island’s local businesses, the reopening of certain businesses, and the what the upcoming months might look like.
Today we spoke with Shirley Marquardt, executive director of Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference and Nils Andreassen, executive director at Alaska Municipal League about the role their organizations play in helping communities navigate the waters of COVID-19.
Emergency Services Director, Mike Tvenge, Sarah Phillips from Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, John Whiddon from Kodiak Economic Task Force, and Aimee Williams from Discover Kodiak are our guests – talking about Governor Dunleavy’s Mandate 016 for businesses and what it means for Kodiak businesses.
Our guests on the Lowdown today are:
- Heidi McNerney, LCSW and MAC from Kodiak Community Health Clinic
- AND Jody Carman, MPH and Angie Erickson, MSM and MDIV, both from Health Safety and Work Life on the Coast Guard base
Join us while we navigate mental health hacks in Kodiak during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s another edition of Doc of the Rock on The Lowdown. Join us with Elsa DeHart, DNH from Public Health, Dr. Curtis Mortenson from KCHC, Dr. Steve Smith from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, and Dr. Evan Jones from KANA. Learn what’s changed since we have a positive COVID-19 case on the island and what they think next steps should or will be.
Our guests on The Lowdown this morning will be City Manager and Emergency Services Director, Mike Tvenge and deputy Harbormaster, Monte Anderson. Tune in while they discuss the plan for handling the upcoming activity from summer fisheries.
Today on the Lowdown, we speak with Bud Cassidy, President of the Kodiak Community Foundation and Dana Myers, Interim Directer of the Brother Francis Shelter. Join us while we talk about nonprofits’ role in Kodiak for providing services to meet crucial needs in the community amidst Covid-19.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we check in with Kodiak’s fishing community to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the industry and the upcoming start to the summer fishing season. We talk to Dave Kubiak, who seins out of Kodiak on the F/V Laura Lee, and Mike Friccero, owner of the F/V Miss Gina.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out and anxious by all the things you are trying to juggle with the COVID-19 pandemic?
Join us while we talk to licensed mental health professionals.
Our guests for today’s Lowdown are:
- Montu Jani- KCHC Behavior Health, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
- Samantha Marlar-Enbom- KANA Behavioral Health Consultant, LPC
- Kate Murphy- USCG, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
On today’s Lowdown we talked with several members of the medical community about the new testing kits, what scientists are learning about antibodies, whether elective and other procedures might be allowed soon and more. Our guests were Elsa DeHart, DNP, Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, and Dr. Evan Jones.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we get an update on how KIBSD is handling distance education for the entire district. Classes are currently on week three of remote learning, after the state moved to close all K-12 schools through the end of the school year. We talk to Kodiak High School principal Dr. Mel LeVan, secondary instructional specialist Katrina Stewart, North Star Elementary principal Kerry Irons, Kodiak Middle School Assistant Principal Heather Norton and special education director Geoff Smith.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we hear from Alaska Legal Services Corporation, Kelsey Eggert and Nicole Nelson, about the legal resources available for assistance during Covid-19.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we hear from law enforcement about changes to the way they are operating to limit exposure between officers and the public. We also talk about how law enforcement is supporting the emergency response activities in Kodiak. Our guests on today’s show are Kodiak Police Chief Tim Putney, Alaska State Trooper Daniel Blizzard and Captain Brian Daley from Air Station Kodiak.
On today's edition of The Lowdown, we do our weekly check-in with Kodiak's mental health treatment community. We get updates on the resources available to people looking for counseling, addiction treatment and more. Our guests, Stephen Flora with Providence Counseling Center, Heidi McNerney with Kodiak Community Health Center and Phil Jordinelli with Kodiak Area Native Association, also share their best strategies for coping with quarantine and practicing self-care amid the stress of a global pandemic.
On this edition of The Lowdown, we have a weekly check-in with members of Kodiak’s medical community — Dr. Elise Pletnikoff with Kodiak Area Native Association, nurse practitioner Elsa DeHart with the Public Health Center, and Dr. Steve Smith and Gina Bishop from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we check in with Kodiak’s fishing community to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the industry and the upcoming start to the summer fishing season. We talk to Matt Moier from Alaska Pacific Seafood, Paul Lumsden at Trident Seafoods, Julie Bonney at the Alaska Groundfish Data Bank, and Mike Friccero, owner of the F/V Miss Gina.
On today's edition of The Lowdown, we talk to executive director Sarah Phillips, from the Chamber of Commerce, and executive director Aimee Williams, from Discover Kodiak, about how local businesses are continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss a new survey to measure the hit to Kodiak's economy, and what residents can do to help keep local businesses afloat.
On today's edition of The Lowdown, we talk to Bal Dreyfus, Vice President of Matson Alaska to discuss shipping of goods to the island during the pandemic. We'll also check back in with Mike Murray, manager at Safeway, about new measures to keep employees and shoppers safe, and how stocking the store is going.
On today's edition of The Lowdown, we speak with Dr. Laura Platt, an infectious disease doctor based in Boston. In a conversation with Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center's chief of staff Dr. Steve Smith and Kodiak Area Native Association's Dr. Evan Jones, Platt breaks down how the coronavirus is transmitted and why it's so much more contagious than the common cold and flu. We also talk about the timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine and what Kodiak needs to be doing to delay the spread of the disease to the island.
On this edition of The Lowdown, we check in with health professionals from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center and Kodiak Area Native Association to learn how the medical community is preparing for COVID-19 cases in Kodiak. They provide updates on hospital capacity and ventilators, debunk myths about masks and remind the community about best practices for keeping everyone on the island safe (hint: self-isolate if you’ve been traveling, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently).
Today’s guests on The Lowdown are Senator Gary Stevens and Representative Louise Stutes.
Today’s guests are Father Frank Reitter of St. Mary’s Church and Catholic School and Kathrynn Hollis-Buchanan of Kodiak Christian School, Kodiak Community Baptist Church and Kodiak Community Support. They chat about how private schools are dealing with teaching from home and what the churches are doing to help parishioners and others.
Today’s guests on The Lowdown are:
- Angie Chervenak, principal at Main Elementary School
- Eric Andersen, principal at Kodiak Middle School
- Neil Hecht, assistant principal at Kodiak High School
- Jen Schauff, KIBSD director of curriculum and instruction
Today’s guests on The Lowdown are from Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center:
- Gina Bishop, CEO
- Dr. Steve Smith, chief of staff
- Carlie Franz, senior communications specialist
- Stephen Flora, clinical manager from Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center
On today’s Lowdown we talked with Rebecca Shields, executive director of Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center, and Major Dave Davis of the Salvation Army and Food Bank.
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we talked to executive directors Sarah Phillips, from the Chamber of Commerce, and Aimee Williams from Discover Kodiak. Even though both offices are closed, Phillips and Williams are still working to support local businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Chamber is offering help with applying for federal small business loans. Discover Kodiak is starting to survey businesses about how this will affect the upcoming tourism season. Both organizations encourage Kodiak residents to buy local.
Nurse practitioner Elsa DeHart joined us today for The Lowdown to discuss resources available at the Kodiak Public Health Center. She talked about reducing strain on the health care system by making sure you’ve had your flu shot — available for anyone who needs one at the Public Health Center. We also talked about the way coronavirus is transmitted between individuals, the difference between quarantine and self-isolation and the best ways to make sure COVID-19 does not spread in the community.
City Mayor and executive director of Kodiak Senior Citizens Pat Branson discusses services the Senior Center is continuing to provide, even though the center itself is currently closed.
Today’s guests are Dr. Elise Pletnikoff and Dr. Evan Jones from Kodiak Area Native Association. They discuss what resources KANA can provide for community members, and strategies for reducing risk of coronavirus contagion.
Today’s guests include three members of the Kodiak Emergency Services Council — Kodiak City Manager Mike Tvenge, Kodiak Island Borough Manager Mike Powers, and Kodiak Fire Chief Jim Mullican.
They discuss what the emergency council is doing and how Kodiak residents can stay safe during this time of the coronavirus.
Today’s guest is Safeway Manager Mike Murray who tells us about the food supply and why he thinks people will slow down their buying (because they have now stocked up and won’t need to buy so much again).
He also discusses cleaning and health procedures in effect at the store.
Our guests for this first Lowdown program are Kodiak Island Borough School Superintendent Larry LeDoux and the Executive Director of the Kodiak Community Health Clinic, Carol Austerman.
LeDoux shares what the school district is doing to limit exposure to the coronavirus. He also discusses how long-distance learning will take place if the schools need to shut down.
Austerman discussed medical readiness in Kodiak, what you can expect if you are sick, as well as symptoms to watch for.