Melissa Marconi-Wentzel Archives

A major headache for some, Sitka’s internet outage is a ‘snow day’ for the overconnected

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 10, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

As Sitka’s internet outage extends into a second week, plenty of people have felt the frustration of being unable to communicate, whether it’s a postponed surgical procedure that required telemedicine, or just setting up a carpool for their child. But something else is going on, too, and it’s not simply nostalgia for the days when the entire world wasn’t a click away. KCAW’s Robert Woolsey spoke with a clinical mental health counselor to learn more about the unexpected upside of being out of touch.Read More

Breaking through Suicide’s Silence: How to Get and Give Help

by KCAW News | Aug 27, 2018 | The Morning Interview

World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th. Suicide rates are on the rise around the United States. Amy Zanuzoski with Sitka Counseling and Melissa Marconi-Wentzel with Neurobehavioral Consultants share local resources and support. Read More

Raven Radio welcomes new morning host!

by KCAW News | Jun 19, 2017 | Station Highlights

If you're an early riser, you may have noticed not only is there more light in the morning, but a new voice on the radio. Katherine Rose, our 2016 summer intern, has taken over for Melissa Marconi-Wentzel as Raven Radio's morning host. Read More

Survey asks, “Are you satisfied with the quality of life in Sitka?”

by KCAW News | Jun 23, 2015 | The Morning Interview, Uncategorized

Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, the Director with the Sitka Health Summit, invites the citizens of Sitka to participate in a quality of life survey by the end of July. This is the first comprehensive health survey of it's kind in the island city of 9000 year-round residents. The survey is available online through Survey Monkey at this link. Downloadable audio.Read More

Visioning session to ask: What does healthy Sitka mean to you?

by KCAW News | Apr 9, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Melissa Marconi Wentzel discusses the Sitka Health Summit's upcoming Visioning Session. Participants will imagine where they'd like to see Sitka in five years, taking into account everything from public health to arts and culture, housing and transportation, access to healthy food and health behaviors. The event will be Thursday, April 16, from 5:30-7:30 at Kettleson Memorial Library (in the Stratton Building). Organizers will provide a light dinner, and childcare and activities for kids. You can find more information at sitkahealthsummitak.org. Downloadable audio Read More