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Heidi Hedberg, DPH Director

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Looking back on the Wuhan flight that landed in Alaska and marked the beginning of the state’s pandemic response
February 1, 2021
Event organizers join weekly public meetings to share creative ways for hosting safer gatherings during the pandemic
February 26, 2021
Some groups of Alaska adults face much higher chances of serious COVID-19 illness than others
January 25, 2021
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Health and Safety Issues Related to Marijuana Use

Personal recreational marijuana use is legal in Alaska. Get the facts for your family - learn more about the health effects of marijuana and strategies to reduce the health risks associated with marijuana use.

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