The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services' mission is to "promote and protect the health and well-being of all Alaskans."
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Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
State receives more H1N1 vaccine: Shots and nasal spray targeted to priority groups.
To date, Alaska has received 30,800 doses of vaccine.
Source: www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov
For public health questions, human health concerns or planning information for pandemic flu, call 1-888-9Panflu(1-888-972-6358).Anchorage residents can call the local line: (907)334-2292.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Alaska’s Division of Senior and Disabilities Services met a major benchmark for improvement of its four Medicaid waiver programs yesterday by completing overdue needs re-assessments for program participants.The programs provide home- and community-based care for Alaskans with serious health needs who would otherwise require care in a hospital, nursing home or other facility.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services H1N1 vaccine targeting ages 2-18 available at Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center-Muni plans free shots Nov-Dec.
Source: www.muni.org
The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with the Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center to deliver H1N1 vaccine. Following State of Alaska guidelines the initial ...
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Can't afford heating costs this winter? Check out the Heating Assistance Program, which helps households pay a portion of home heating expenses. Applications accepted from October 1 through April 30. http://tinyurl.com/liheap
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Initial shipment of H1N1 vaccine arrives in Anchorage, .pdf news release: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/press/2009/H1
Source: www.hss.state.ak.us
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services WIC changed today! Biggest change in 35 years. Healthier foods and more variety. Here's the new food list:
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Alaska Department of Health and Social Services WIC changes bring more variety, healthier foods to Alaskans. Biggest change in 30 years supports healthy lifestyles for 25,000 Alaskans on WIC.
Source: www.hss.state.ak.us
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services First Lady Sandy Parnell Speaks Up for Alaska’s Deaf Community: http://vimeo.com/6686646
Source: vimeo.com
First Lady Sandy Parnell appears in a new television spot, titled “Conversations.” The spot draws attention to the deaf community, and features an ASL message from the First Lady.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services In honor of Senior Fall Prevention Week (September 21-27), we are highlighting easy steps Alaskans can take to reduce the chance of a fall occurring. Each year approximately one-third of older Alaskans fall, often resulting in injury or other devastating effects. Learn how small changes can make a big difference by visiting the Alaska Senior Fall Prevention website!
Source: www.alaskaaging.org
Did you know that accidental falls are the number one cause of injury to Alaskans age 65 and older, often causing serious injury such as brain trauma or hip fracture? Many falls can be prevented by making changes that lower your chances of falling.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services A Nome clip from our recruitment videos. That food bank was busy! The kids and staff really got the job done, going a mile a minute.
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The kids from the Nome Youth Facility get out and do community service. One of their efforts is to help distribute food at the Nome Food Bank. Abby talks about the help the kids give and how she enjoys seeing them.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Ever been to Napaskiak? We floated by it, and down the Kuskokwim River with Axel, who works at the Bethel Youth Facility helping troubled youth. They serve 50+ villages.
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Passing by the village of Napaskiak. Bethel serves as the hub for over 50 smaller communities like this one.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services New healthier foods for the 25,000 Alaskans on the WIC program! Check out the changes...
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Healthy Choices, more variety, and a diet that supports healthy lifestyles. Those are the changes coming October 1, 2009 to the WIC program in Alaska. WIC, the Women, Infants, and Children program, is ...
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Here's a staff favorite: A "Drive and talk" clip with Nome Youth Facility Superintendent Bob Froehle. Working with kids, and talking about how they do things a little different in Nome.
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Nome Youth Facility Superintendent Bob Froehle discussing their unique ways of working with kids. Getting them outside, community service, and staying in touch with their culture. It's not how most states deal with juvenile delinquents, but it works wonders in Nome.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services We're filming recruitment videos for the Div. of Juvenile Justice, here's the superintendent (we call her "Z") of the Bethel Youth Facility floating the Kuskokwim river, laying out why it's great living and working in Bethel.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Check out our creative new flu public service announcement! Will soon be on TVs across Alaska.
Source: www.pandemicflu.alaska.gov
For public health questions, human health concerns or planning information for pandemic flu, call 1-888-9Panflu(1-888-972-6358).Anchorage residents can call the local line: (907)334-2292.
