Press Releases - 2003
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December
- 12/22 Public Health Increases Vigilance for Threat Level 'Orange'
- 12/17 Governor announces SeniorCare, services for Alaska seniors
- 12/05 Possible Influenza Related Death in Kotlik
November
- 11/19 DH&SS approves project to replace Mat-Su Valley hospital
- 11/14 Governor's Emergency Medical Service Awards announced
- 11/10 DHSS Awarded $3.5 Million Grant
- 11/04 DHSS efforts lead to dramatic reduction in tobacco sales to minors
October
- 10/20 Governor Declares Alaska Influenza Vaccination Week
- 10/13 DHSS expects smooth transition to new electronic transactions required by HIPAA
September
- 09/30 Alaska's TANF program awarded $6.36 million for success in helping families succeed
- 09/26 Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility dedicated September 26
- 09/22 Alaska to compile & contribute data to National Violent Death Reporting System
- 09/22 Office of Children's Services foster care programs pass federal eligibility review with flying colors
- 09/18 State agency announces “EMS has Injury Prevention in the Bag” program
- 09/16 Public Health ‘Stars’ Receive State Awards
- 09/10 Denali Commission awards $6.85 million to 19 communities for health & social services projects
- 09/09 17th Annual NASW Alaska Chapter Conference
- 09/08 Governor proclaims September Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Alaska
- 09/05 Alaska Observes International FAS Awareness Day Sept. 9
- 09/04 Hepatitis C Community Forum Scheduled
- 09/02 Alaska’s Child Protection Program Improvement Plan Approved
August
- 08/14 State 'I Did It By TWO!' Campaign Supporters Recognized
- 08/06 August is National Immunization Awareness Month
July
- 07/31 Alaska Native Medical Center re-verified as Level II Trauma Center
- 07/30Vaccinate Alaska Coalition Receives National Immunization Award
- 07/25 Nominations sought for 26th Annual Governor’s EMS Awards
- 07/25 Applications for Alaska Senior Assistance Program available
- 07/15 State Awards $5.3 million in Child Care Grants
- 07/11 State Adopts Alaska Senior Assistance Program Regulations
- 07/01 Department Reorganizes to Improve Service to Alaskans
June
- 06/26 State Announces New Alaska Senior Assistance Program
- 06/12 Home and Community Based Waiver Regulations Revisited
- 06/06 Second Possible SARS Case Reported in Alaska
May
- 05/29 Alaska receives Federal grant to fight diabetes
- 05/21 Public Health Increases Vigilance for Threat Level ‘Orange’
April
- 04/23 Governor appoints Marcia Kennai, MSW, Deputy Commissioner of Office of Children’s Services
- 04/15 DHSS Public Health officials to participate in April 17 SARS briefing
- 04/10 Statewide Suicide Prevention Council releases draft Alaska Suicide Prevention Plan for public comment
- 04/07 SARS False Alarm Exercises Alaska’s Plans
March
- 03/18 Public Health Prepares for Increase to Threat Level ‘Orange’
- 03/17 Health Care Advisory: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS)
- 03/14 Ramy Brooks wins $500 in "I did it by two" vaccination campaign
- 03/04 Health and Social Services reorganized for efficiency, better customer service
February
- 02/28 Hepatitis A in Kodiak: A Public Health Alert
- 02/18 First Alaska healthcare providers to receive smallpox vaccination
- 02/18 “I did it by two” vaccination campaign recalls origin of Iditarod sled dog race
- 02/14 Automated external defibrillator(AED) installed in Alaska Office Building in Juneau
- 02/10 DHSS Commissioner Names Three Division Directors’
- 02/07 Public Health Prepares for Increase to Threat Level ‘Orange’
- 02/03 Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel is Alaska’s second Level IV trauma center
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