Press Releases — 2014

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December

• 12/12 Alaska Health and Social Services announces leadership appointments
• 12/09 Play Every Day, Healthy Futures push to get 200 schools in physical activity challenge
• 12/08 Alaska recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week
  

November

• 11/24 Reported flu cases increase around Alaska
  
• 11/21 Healthy Alaskans 2020 releases list of strategies for reaching health goals
• 11/5 Alaska Health Care Commission seeks public comment on 2014 draft report

October

• 10/31 Medicaid reform group considers extending comment period on Medicaid reform
• 10/24 DHSS supports domestic violence victims, public safety statewide
  
• 10/21 Medicaid payments temporarily suspended for Anchorage service provider by Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
  
• 10/15 The window to sign up for Medicare prescription plans opens today
  
• 10/01 Healthy Alaskans 2020 release state public health assessment
• 10/01 State health officials urge proactive steps to keep flu, other viruses away
  

September

• 9/26 Alaska Health Care Commission sponsors ‘a conversation with health policy elders’ for historical perspective
  
• 9/25 DHSS thanks Fairbanks Police Crisis Intervention Team for help, advocacy
• 9/24 Hale Borealis Forum on emergency response showcases innovative programs, worldrenowned speakers
  
• 9/19 Southeast Senior Services honored for proactive support of vulnerable adults
  
• 9/8 Statewide student video contest kickes off with start of Healthy Futures Challenge
  
• 9/5 Adult Protective Services Thanks Anchorage Police Crisis Intervention Team for advocacy
  

July

• 7/31 Joint Release: Further analyses confirms Alaska seafood is safe from Fukushima radiation
• 7/31 Healthy Alaskans 2020 releases statewide health assessment and key health indicators
  
• 7/30 State waives immunization administration fees during National Immunization Awareness Month in August
  
• 7/22 Alaska fish consumption guidelines expand species on unrestricted list
  

June

• 6/27 Analyses Confirm that Alaska's Seafood is Safe from Fukushima Radiation
  
• 6/24 Alaska's Quit Line offers enhanced tools for smokers
  
• 6/16 Paralytic shellfish poisoning: An ever-present risk in Alaska
  
• 6/10 DHSS completes analysis of Alaska’s health care safety net
  

May

• 5/23 Alaska departments issue caution due to smoke from Southcentral wildfires
  Air quality advisories remain in effect
  
• 5/15 Emergency medical service providers recognized during week long observance
  

 April

• 4/21 Public health centers to waive immunization administration fees during National Infant Immunization Week
  

March

• 3/26 Juneau, Sitka and Kodiak Island are the healthiest communities in Alaska
• 03/10 WIC rule change brings more healthy foods to Alaska stores
• 03/6 Cluster of chickenpox cases reported in Kenai/Soldotna area

February

• 2/26 Volunteers needed for earthquake training exercise
  
• 2/19 WIC foods mailed to rural areas subject to recall

January

• 1/17 Alaska tobacco program efforts honor 50th anniversary of Surgeon General’s report on smoking