Affordable Care Act Brings Relief to Alaskan Families

By Dr. Monique Karaganis As a pediatrician, it is my job to understand the needs of parents and their children. Over the years, I have seen hundreds of families of Anchorage come into my office. While each patient is unique the hopes and concerns of their parents are fairly similar. Often times parents’ minds are occupied with their child’s school work, extracurricular activities, and social functions. But the number one concern for many parents I meet is their child’s health. With a rough economy and the high cost of living in Alaska, it’s no wonder parents are worried about how…