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Governor Dunleavy Introduces Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, …

WEBToday, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced three bills which are components of Alaska’s Healthy Families Initiative. HB 59 would allow the extension of postpartum …

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COVID-19 Health Mandates

WEBDr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska. To prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the State of Alaska is issuing its thirteenth …

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First case of COVID-19 confirmed by Alaska State Public Health

WEBMarch 12, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced Alaska’s first …

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Signs SB 58 to Extend Postpartum …

WEBToday Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid. Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only …

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Governor Issues New COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Emergency

WEBNovember 6, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that he is issuing a new 30-day Declaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency …

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

WEBAddendum No. 1 Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Order September 21, 2021 Page 2 of 4 . WHEREAS, Alaska is currently experiencing the highest transmission levels of …

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Governor Dunleavy Announces Completed Land Exchange in …

WEBJanuary 14, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that the State’s land exchange between the federal government and the Alaska Mental Health …

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COVID-19 News and Video

WEBGovernor Dunleavy Releases Statement Regarding the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration. February 12, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has released the following …

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National Public Health Week

WEBWHEREAS, the week of April 1-7, 2024, is National Public Health Week, and the theme for the week is “Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health”; each day …

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Governor Selects Adam Crum to Lead the Alaska Department of …

WEBGovernor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Adam Crum to be the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue. Crum takes over the department …

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Governor Dunleavy’s Postpartum Medicaid Bill Passes Legislature

WEBToday, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 58, Governor Mike Dunleavy’s postpartum Medicaid legislation.The legislation extends postpartum …

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Governor Appoints Heidi Hedberg Health Commissioner

WEBToday, Governor Mike Dunleavy named Heidi Hedberg to serve as the permanent commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health. Ms. Hedberg was named …

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Governor Dunleavy Ends Alaska COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, …

WEBApril 30, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a proclamation today ending the State of Alaska COVID-19 Disaster Declaration. Governor Dunleavy …

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Governor Dunleavy’s Executive Order to Divide DHSS Becomes Law

WEBMar 21, 2022. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s Executive Order 121, to divide the State’s largest department in two, has become law and takes effect July 1. The reorganization …

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Governor Dunleavy Establishes Task Force on Child Care

WEBToday Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 346, establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care. The order takes effect …

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Governor Dunleavy Signs Adult Home Care and Medical …

WEBJul 29, 2023. Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill (SB) 57, which allows individuals to be licensed to operate an adult care home and receive payment …

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Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

WEBNov 1, 2022. WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that affects memory, thinking, decision …

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Governor Dunleavy Appoints Kim Kovol Acting Commissioner for …

WEB(Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Kim Kovol as acting commissioner of the new Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.The …

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