Justin Clark

2 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Justin Clark

The liver is the largest solid organ in our body and plays a crucial role in our overall health. Over 250,000 Alaskans have liver dysfunction, including metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, cirrhosis and hepatitis. What labs and tests are used to diagnose liver issues? How much alcohol is safe for the liver? On this Line One, join Dr. Justin Clark for a discussion about all things liver.

1 month ago | alaskapublic.org | Justin Clark

Food is a common thread for humanity. It can break barriers and connect people across all walks of life, that’s why the theme for National Nutrition Month in March this year is “Food Connects Us.” On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark and Dietitians of Alaska for a discussion about food and tradition, health challenges in nutrition, and how to eat healthy without compromising on flavor.

2 months ago | alaskapublic.org | Justin Clark

Founded in 1962, the Blood Bank of Alaska collects over 24,000 units of blood a year. Just one donation of blood has the potential to save up to three lives. Currently there is a critical shortage in Alaska for type O negative and O positive blood. Are you eligible to donate blood? Do you have questions about what the process is like? On this Line One, host Dr Justin Clark and his guest discuss the ins and outs of blood donations.

Jan 12, 2025 | slantmagazine.com | Justin Clark

If one thing is certain about uncertain times, it’s that people will still try to create art. And it was in the midst of the boredom and artistic desperation induced by Covid-19 lockdown that Sam Crane, Pinny Grylls, and Mark Oosterveen came up with the idea to stage a production of Hamlet inside the virtual cityscape of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto Online. GTA Online is something of a perfect conduit for what Crane and company attempt to create.

Jan 7, 2025 | alaskapublic.org | Justin Clark

Addiction medicine in Alaska | Line One A new addiction medicine fellowship through Providence Alaska is working to shift the way people in Alaska can get care and access resources around substance use disorders. The interdisciplinary treatment is part of an overall culture change to get more medical professionals working together, across inpatient and outpatient settings, to help people recovering from addiction.