Prevention. Promotion. Protection.

About the program

The perinatal health program is an organized public health effort which provides leadership to safeguard the health of Alaskan mothers and babies and promote the best health possible for them. We do this work by:

  • partnering with health care providers, facilities, and systems
  • using the best information available about the extent and causes of health problems
  • promoting professional standards and proven practices to prevent or solve perinatal health problems
  • ensuring access to quality perinatal health care