Sharing an innovative Alaska-based approach to health reform, Senator Begich spoke on the Senate floor about the "Nuka Model of Care" developed by the Southcentral Foundation of Anchorage. A highly successful program, the Nuka Model takes a holistic, proactive approach to promoting wellness and prevention by using teams of health providers, including doctors, nurses and medical assistants.
More information about the Nuka Model of Care and the Southcentral Foundation can be found at their website: http://www.southcentralfoundation.com/