Thompson makes promise to Alaska on health

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson was in Alaska this past weekend to announce $15 million in health care grants.

On Sunday, Thompson visited the Alaska Native Health Consortium in Anchorage along with Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). He announced a study to determine Native participation in health programs.

Thompson promises to visit Alaska every year.

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