Are you between the ages of 13 and 23 years old?

Our drop-in center provides a safe space to hang out, play Xbox, watch movies, grab a snack, grab clothing from our clothing closet, grab some take home food from our food pantry, or just talk to someone who is ready to listen.

Questions or feeling shy? You can always call us: (907) 929-2633

To learn more about POWER Center and the services they offer please see here. 

From Annette School Nurse

Dear Steller Community,

I realize there has been a lot of information going around about the Coronavirus, but I also wanted to update you all.

The District continues to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 in Alaska. As of today, there has been one confirmed case in Anchorage. We have carefully considered the risk and impact in the event additional cases are identified in the coming days, and we believe it is our responsibility to take preventative steps in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. In response to this concern, the District has decided to extend spring break for students through next week. Our goal with this action is to flatten the curve of additional cases within schools and, by extension, within the community, with the ultimate goal to resume regular operations in the District as soon as possible.

Although students will not return to school next week, ASD employees will report to work in order to plan and develop distance learning plans for students until they are able to return to their schools.

If you are sick, stay home. For those of you who traveled to any area identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as Level 3, (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-europe); (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html)
the CDC’s direction is to stay home for a period of 14 days after returning to the United States. Do not go to work during this 14-day period.

Please continue to follow best practices to avoid the spread of COVID-19, (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/protect/index.html).
It is recommended that group gatherings be limited consistent with CDC guidelines for response during a flu pandemic. CDC information for People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 is a reliable resource for information.

Annette Johansen, M.Ed., BSN, RN, NCSN
Steller Secondary School Nurse
2508 Blueberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 742-4963 Fax: 742-4966
Office hours: M-F 0730-1500

The CDC came out with a new update that is extremely important for families that are traveling over Spring Break. CLICK HERE to read directly from CDC.

A mandatory 14-day HOME ISOLATION is in effect for all people returning from the following countries with a LEVEL 3 TRAVEL HEALTH NOTICE :

CHINA
IRAN
ITALY
SOUTH KOREA

The Muni Department of Health will ONLY get notification of people returning from CHINA & IRAN which means that the muni will be calling anyone that returns from ONLY IRAN & CHINA; all others returning from ITALY & SOUTH KOREA will be notified at customs of the home isolation requirement and will NOT be monitored by the muni.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has enlisted Alaska 2-1-1 as a resource for handling the large volume of calls from the public with questions regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).  The 2-1-1 information referral specialists are currently equipped to take and triage such calls, and to refer callers to appropriate resources according to their current procedures. Starting Monday, March 9, the 2-1-1- call center staff will be supplemented with an Alaska Respond volunteer who will be in the call center and able to support the staff.  AK Respond volunteers are licensed medical professionals and will be able to lend their health care expertise to this effort. For Alaskans who live in areas where 2-1-1 cannot be accessed, please call 800-478-2221.

Annette Johansen, M.Ed., BSN, RN, NCSN
Steller Secondary School Nurse

There are a lot of things happening in world that affect us every day, one being the Coronavirus. Attached is a fact sheet from the CDC and listed resources to stay informed. Health Services has been closely following the news regarding this outbreak. We are actively engaged with the state and muni daily PLUS calling into the weekly state update with the CDC. CDC_ncov_factsheet.pdf

•  Good hand washing is still the #1 way to prevent the spread of disease.

Our ASD Healthcare Services Public Web site has been updated to reflect the current health alert.  There are resources regarding Novel Coronavirus with links to State Epidemiology and CDC. See link below.

https://www.asdk12.org/Page/6621

Resources:
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/Human-Coronavirus.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html

One would say keep your cold and flu germs to yourself, but that is not always possible. However, here are some tips below to try and do just that.
It is estimated that one billion colds are caught annually in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population catches the flu annually as well. The flu season in the U.S. typically ranges from November to April.
While it is a myth that cold temperatures cause colds, it is true that cold weather keeps people indoors, making exposure more likely.
Here are some tips to help you avoid colds and the flu:

• Clean and wipe down shared surfaces such as countertops, keyboards and phones with a disinfectant.
• Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes, and wash hands thoroughly and often.
• Get a flu shot if possible (it is most important for children and the elderly).
• Eat healthy foods to strengthen your immune system.
• Exercise moderately to maintain a healthy immune system.
• Ask your doctor about vitamin supplements to help support your immune system.
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Try to avoid people who are sick, and know when to stay home if you become sick.

You should stay home if you have a fever because you are probably the most contagious at that time, or if you cannot control your sneezing and coughing.
When in doubt, call your physician. And don’t overtax your immune system by going to school or work if you’re really suffering. Common colds can become more serious bacterial infections such as sinusitis, and influenza can turn into pneumonia.

Flu-checklist.pdf  Cold and Flu.pdf

Community Reception: a new resource in Anchorage to be held on February 6, 2020, 6:00-7:30 PM at the BP Energy Center

Learn about this new nonprofit dedicated to helping Alaskans address and overcome eating disorders, and find out about potential training and collaboration opportunity.

RSVP: jloudon.alaskaedalliance@gmail.com

UAA Dental Days is being offered this year on March 26^th and 27^th at 3500 Seawolf Dr. Dental Clinic in Anchorage. Free parking is located in the UAA South Lot. This is an event dedicated to serving those in our community with no dental insurance and limited income to provide dental care.
If this pertains to you or your family, please complete the required forms and register  for the event at https://dentaldays2020.doattend.com

Please complete the required medical forms found here https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/dentalclinic