(EAGAN, MN.) – Despite the horror of being physically hurt, and having their money or medication stolen, elders who are abused or neglected often endure the abuse without calling for help. As lifelong caregivers and protectors, many elders suffer in silence to maintain the well-being of their family and that may include their abuser. June […]
WASHINGTON – In an effort to save lives, DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued public health, non-profit, and law enforcement partners in recognizing the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This day is an effort to educate individuals around the dangerous threat that fentanyl poses to the safety, health, […]
ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) recognizes April 10-16 as STD Awareness Week. STD Awareness Week provides an annual opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), reduce STD-related stigma and ensure people have the tools and knowledge to prevent, test for and treat STDs. Today, the Centers for […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska –Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed March 20-26 Tsunami Preparedness Week. Tsunami Preparedness Week coincides with the anniversary of the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake which was the largest recorded earthquake in U.S. history. While this powerful earthquake altered the geography of Southcentral Alaska it was the tsunami waves that caused the greatest loss […]