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Cyberattack Update: As a result of a cyberattack, many department webpages are in the process of being updated with our current information and resources. Please refer to our September 16th press release (PDF) and cyberattack FAQ (PDF) for the latest updates and progress on restoring services.

Free credit monitoring/identity theft services are being offered through IDX, a national data breach and recovery services expert, as a result of the breach. We encourage you to contact IDX with any questions and to enroll. Please call 833-513-2608 or visit the Alaska IDX website.

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10/06 Getting vaccinated against flu is more important than ever; all Alaskans age six months and older should get their annual flu shot

09/16 Cyberattack on DHSS website includes HIPAA and APIPA breach

09/16 HIPAA and APIPA Breach Notification

09/16 Cyberattack Frequently Asked Questions

08/23 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine granted full FDA approval; Alaskans who are not yet vaccinated are encouraged to do so as soon as possible

08/20 COVID-19 three-dose vaccine series for immunocompromised individuals recommended and available now

08/04 Detection and analysis phase of cyberattack response complete; vital records section back online, working through backlog

08/04 Department of Health and Social Services Cyberattack Frequently Asked Questions

06/07 Investigation and response to cyberattack ongoing; divisions implement alternate business processes to continue serving Alaskans

06/03 Severe complications for pregnant Alaskans with high blood pressure reduced in Alaska

06/01 Travelers now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Alaska

05/27 DHSS announces CARES Act grant funding for Alaska summer camps

05/17 Second edition of Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Guide released with updated guidance for treating opioid use disorder

05/12 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine authorized and recommended for use in children ages 12-15

05/07 New 2020 Alaska Scorecard Released

05/04 MEDIA ADVISORY: State of Alaska launches Sleeves Up for Summer campaign to increase statewide COVID-19 vaccinations by 25% in May

04/30 Governor’s release: Governor Dunleavy Ends Alaska COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Signs House Bill 76

04/22 New Virtual Call Center reduces processing time for Alaskans seeking public assistance

04/13 Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine paused for national safety review; mRNA vaccine administration will continue in Alaska and nationally

03/25 Alaska ranks highest in new national data on tuberculosis rates

03/18 Alaska residents approve of State’s COVID-19 response

03/09 Governor's Release: Dunleavy Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Available to All Alaskans

03/03 Age 55 and above, essential workers, people with certain medical conditions and those who live in multigenerational housing are now eligible to be vaccinated

02/24 Vaccine providers prepare for March COVID-19 shipments; further eligibility clarifications announced to include more Alaskans

02/23 Local governments encouraged to apply for federal funding to assist with testing and vaccine administration efforts with a focus on health equity

02/10 Some Alaskans age 50 and above, many educators and those living and working in congregate settings will soon be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

02/04 Healthy Alaskans releases scorecards assessing Alaska’s health progress for 2020 and a health improvement plan for 2030 that sets goals for the next decade

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