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Alaska Department of Health
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Promoting the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of Alaskans. Social media info: doa.alaska.gov/resources/soci…
Anchorage, AK
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Jul 20, 2021
    Reason #6 why you should get immunized against COVID-19: 6⃣ The vaccine provides a strong, robust immune response that's much safer & more protective than acquiring immunity through natural infection. Even if you've had COVID-19, you should still get vaccinated.
    A health care worker stands next to a COVID-19 vaccination sign
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Apr 2, 2020
    DHSS received 60 ventilators from the national stockpile this week. @ProvAK is conducting testing on each of them to ensure they're in good working order and has already cleared 20 of them which will be distributed to hospitals in need across the state.
    DHSS received 60 ventilators this week from the national stockpile
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Nov 30, 2018
    If you have a loved one in the Anchorage Pioneer Home or the Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer, rest assured. We have heard everyone is safe. There is some building damage, but minimal.
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Dec 1, 2018
    Now that life is beginning to return to normal after yesterday's earthquake in Southcentral Alaska, please check on neighbors if you haven't already. If you have friends who are elderly, disabled or have special needs, please reach out to them. More info: ready.gov/neighbors
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Jul 20, 2021
    Replying to @Alaska_DOH
    Studies have shown that vaccination provides a strong boost in protection in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your community. Learn more at covidvax.alaska.gov
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Jan 15, 2021
    Check out this story on Good Morning America about vaccine delivery out of Kotzebue by a pharmacist, a medical doctor and two nurses who traveled by plane, sled and snowmobile. Way to go, Alaska!
    All-female team delivers COVID-19 vaccines by snowmobile in harshest of conditions in rural Alaska
    From goodmorningamerica.com
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Mar 14, 2020
    Wondering what "flatten the curve" means? Strategies like staying home, washing hands & not touching your face slow the spread of disease. This allows the health care system to respond to cases over a longer period of time rather than overwhelming the system all at once.
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Sep 27, 2022
    “I’m Ziona Brownlow. Here’s how we nourish. We created a community refrigerator where people can access donated and rescued food at any time, including sandwiches made weekly by volunteers.” How are you nourishing a healthier you in 2022? #healthyyou2022
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Nov 30, 2018
    Here's an update on local hospitals. All three Anchorage hospitals, @ProvAK, @AlaskaRegional and Alaska Native Medical Center (@ANTHCtoday) are open and accepting patients. All elective surgeries have been canceled for today. Mat-Su Regional Hospital is also open.
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Jun 1, 2020
    COVID is still here and the numbers these past few days show it. Today, Alaska recorded 27 new cases, the highest total case count so far for a single day. Cases are escalating and the brakes are in Alaskans' hands. Please help keep the lid on COVID-19! .vimeo.com/424646165
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Mar 24, 2020
    Health Mandate 10.1 requires ALL travelers arriving in Alaska to self-quarantine for 14 days, to not go out in public places, and monitor for illness. Travelers also must fill out a mandatory Travel Declaration Form. Details at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AKDHS…
    State of Alaska COVID-19 Health Mandate
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Dec 2, 2022
    “Wellbee” was created in the 1960’s to promote the Polio vaccine in Alaska and in communities across the US. The Wellbee campaign is a good reminder that staying up to date on routine vaccines is an established public health prevention tool that’s been around for many decades.
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Oct 5, 2021
    #Alaska's case counts are currently 5X the national average, it's time to layer on the #COVID19 prevention. 💪Get Vaccinated 😷Wear a mask around others 🤏Keep social circles small 🙌Wash hands regularly 🤒Stay home if you're sick 🧪Get tested More: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
    Mash Up Alaska.
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    Alaska Department of Health
    @Alaska_DOH
    Mar 13, 2015
    Medicaid expansion will: Create 4,000 jobs. Bring $1.1 billion in new $ to AK. Help 42,000 get health coverage. It's the right thing to do.