(Juneau, AK) -Thursday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation that requires all law enforcement agencies and healthcare providers to participate in a comprehensive statewide Sexual Assault Examination Kit Tracking Program. “Public safety is my top priority and ensuring the swift and transparent tracking of sexual assault examination kits is essential for both accountability and […]
ANCHORAGE — Data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a continued surge in the number of syphilis cases in the United States over the last 10 years. This includes Alaska, where cases have risen rapidly. As recently as 2016, Alaska had just 20 cases of syphilis in a year. In […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – February is National Heart Health Month. The focus is to reduce the risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Our goal is to empower Southeast Alaskans by providing them with resources and incentives to prioritize their health. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is […]
ANCHORAGE – This week, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, announced legislation that would establish the “Alaska Mental Health and Psychedelic Medicine Task Force” aimed at addressing Alaska‘s ongoing mental health crisis. The task force would have a diverse membership consisting of Commissioners (or their designee) from the Departments of Health, Military & Veterans’ Affairs, and Commerce […]
