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AICS-SEARHC merger delayed until April
A planned-for merger between two regional healthcare providers has been put on hold for two months. Alaska Island Community Services was to merge with larger organization SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) on February 1, but the con...
Police reports
Monday, February 6 Agency Assist. Tuesday, February 7 Agency Assist: AICS Ex parte order. Animal Complaint. Agency Assist: Evergreen Elementary School. Citizen Assist: Unlocked Vehicle. Traffic Stop: Verbal warning given for driving habits. Learning...
Hospital finances top million-dollar mark again
Wrangell Medical Center’s cash reserves are looking healthy again, after receipt of a substantial Medicare repayment last month. The hospital had been underpaid by the federal health insurer by about $488,000 the previous fiscal year, and the adjustm...
Police reports
Monday, January 9 Agency Assist: Smoke. Citizen Assist. Agency Assist: Alarm. Tuesday, January 10 Report of Harassment. Citizen Assist: Vehicle Unlock. Noise Complaint. Wednesday, January 11 Agency Assist: FD for a sinking tug. Thursday, January 12...
Assembly meets over SEARHC-AICS merger
An informal workshop was arranged last week to allow members of the City and Borough Assembly meet with representatives of two medical providers planning to merge next month. In October, Wrangell-based clinical services provider Alaska Island...
Police reports
Monday, December 26 Alarm. Citizen Assist: Unlock Vehicle. Agency Assist: Line Crew. Tuesday, December 27 Disturbance: Title 47. Parking Complaint. DV Order: 20-day ex parte. Verbal warning given for parking in front of fire hydrant. Alarm....
Hospital meets with Assembly over hospital construction
Wrangell's hospital administration and members of its advisory board met with the Borough Assembly on Tuesday evening to discuss the next steps for construction of a new building. Wrangell Medical Center desires a new hospital facility in order to...
Police report
Monday, November 21 Civil Issue. Tuesday, November 22 Report of dog being hit. Agency Assist: DOT report of slick roads. Agency Assist: WMC. Citizen Assist. Wednesday, November 23 Agency Assist – Public Works notified of slick roads. Vandalized V...
SEARHC commits to investments, taxes in AICS merger
The heads of two consolidating health providers appeared before the Wrangell City and Borough Assembly Tuesday evening to talk about upcoming plans and to answer any questions the assembly’s members might have about the transition. Last month W...
Police reports
Monday, October 3 Agency Assist – WMC. Report of Scam. Illegal Parking – Harbor Department. Tuesday, October 4 Citation issued to James Jenkins, 52, for Dog at Large. Agency Assist. Traffic Stop – Verbal warning given for driving habits. Repor...
Friday flu clinic to fight the seasonal bug
It’s that time of year again, with the hospital holding its annual flu clinic this week. Set for Friday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. at Harbor Light Assembly of God Church, residents are encouraged to stop by for the discounted vaccination. “The soo...
Meet the Candidates - The Wrangell Hospital Board
Currently retired, worked for WMC for 22 years and served as interim CFO in 2014 and 2015. Was appointed to the board in December 2015. Why do you wish to continue serving on the Hospital Board? "I...
Assembly approves WMC housing idea, keeps tax-free days
At its regular meeting Tuesday the City and Borough Assembly approved a request by Wrangell Medical Center to pursue a housing assistance grant of up to $550,000 to build a quadruplex for its staff. Hospital CEO Robert Rang explained the amount was... Full story
Hospital and school heads to run in fall election
Two more people have put forth their names to be included on October’s municipal elections ballot. As of press time Tuesday, schools superintendent Patrick Mayer expressed interest in running for a vacancy on the Wrangell Medical Center Board, w...
Cancer care tourney raises $6,000 over weekend
Area golfers raised close to $6,000 over the weekend during the hospital's annual Rally for Cancer Care and Blue Tees Tournament. Money raised from the two-part tournament go to support Wrangell... Full story
Brian Gilbert fundraiser brings in $30K for hospital
Nearly $30,000 was raised by the hospital's foundation dinner and golf tournament on May 28. After covering costs, proceeds from the Wrangell Medical Center Foundation's annual fundraiser will go... Full story
Correction:
In last week’s edition of the Sentinel, information was brought to light about two of the scholarships received by Wrangell students. The WMC Foundation scholarship is paid for through its educational fund, separate from the Cancer Care fund. And t...
Police reports
Monday, May 9 Nothing to report. Tuesday, May 10 Citizen Assist. Wednesday, May 11 Unlock vehicle. Report of female brown bear with three cubs at the back channel, one half mile at the end of Spur Road. Thursday, May 12 Officer responded to...
Medical board seeking reshuffle
Wrangell Medical Center’s board of directors will be seeking some organizational changes. At its March 16 meeting the board moved to recommend that the Borough Assembly reduce its size from nine members to seven when terms end in October. Hospital h... Full story
Police reports
Monday, March 7 Parking complaint, vehicle was moved. Suspicious Activity. Noise Complaint person was given a warning. Tuesday, March 8 Report of injured eagle. Citizen Assist: Person reported no power at residence. Arrested Peter Helgeson, 50, on...
Hospital getting new equipment, surveys okay
Members of the Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors met for a brief monthly meeting Feb. 17. There were no action items on the agenda, only staff reports. Hospital CEO Robert Rang reported the Borough Assembly approved the purchase of new...
Hospital lab to get new diagnostic devices
Wrangell’s hospital will be getting two new pieces of equipment for its laboratory. The Wrangell Medical Center Board approved the leasing of a chemical analyzer and blood coagulation analyzer at its Jan. 20 meeting. CEO Robert Rang explained the d... Full story
Assembly moves forward with WCA office site
After a public hearing and much discussion Tuesday evening, the Wrangell City and Borough Assembly approved a contract zone for light industrial use for a transportation office, storage and maintenance area requested by Wrangell Cooperative...
Police reports
Monday, January 11 Loud Music Complaint. Extra Patrols Requested. Possible Probation Violation. Citizen Assist. Agency Assist. Agency Assist – Harbor. Disturbance. Tuesday, January 12 Found Property. Criminal Mischief. Possible Disabled Vehicle. Dist...
2015: The Year in Review
The year 2015 was largely a good one for Wrangell, with the appearance of several new businesses, large infrastructural developments undertaken by businesses, the formal opening of the Tribe's cultura... Full story
