Division of Public Health

Heidi Hedberg, DPH Director

Healthy You 2022: Activities, Minds, Bodies, and Habits

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Alaska EMS offers new pediatric life-saving tools statewide
Birth date of Alaska flag designer Benny Benson corrected a century later
Healthy and Equitable Communities: Strategic Plan 2022-2025
Health Care Price Transparency: Medical Provider Price Lists
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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.

Public Health Strategic Plan

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Of Interest

Language Access
How to comply with the Tobacco 21 Law
Healthy Alaskans 2030
Fall Prevention
Cold Injury Guidelines
Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections
Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Drinking Water
Measles
Mumps
Advance Health Care Directive
Meaningful Use - Health Information Technology
Alaska Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Program
Bed Bug Information
Certification: EMT and other Emergency Medical Services
Well-Child Exams
Public Health Nursing Centers
Informed Consent
Provider Resources for Informed Consent