AK Health & Social Services

01/17/2025

01/10/2025

https://www.rockymountaincancercenters.com/cancer-screening-recommendations

Cancer screening is the process of checking for cancer when there are no symptoms. The methods used to detect cancer are often called screening tests and are a great step towards cancer prevention.

01/03/2025

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prevention/screening.html

Screening tests can find several types of cancer early.

12/31/2024

https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/stay-healthy-during-holidays.html

Here’s an action plan you can take to help you stay healthy during the holidays.

12/26/2024

New Year, New Possibilities: Start Living a Smokefree Life Today!

The 2024 new year brings new possibilities for improved health when you quit smoking.

12/19/2024

https://www.cdc.gov/adenovirus/about/index.html
Adenoviruses are common and typically cause mild cold or flu-like symptoms.

Learn about adenoviruses -- symptoms, how it spreads, and prevention and treatment.

12/14/2024

Respiratory viruses are viruses that cause illnesses in the respiratory system. These illnesses share similar symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies. In the United States, we have more tools than ever before to help people protect themselves, their families, and communities from severe respiratory illnesses.

Learn what respiratory illnesses have in common and steps to help protect yourself and others.

12/05/2024

Explore ways to keep yourself and others safe during winter weather.

Learn how to prepare for winter weather, survive during winter weather, and be safe after winter weather. Prepare for Winter Weather Stay Safe During Generator Safety Associated Content Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart....

12/02/2024

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hand-hygiene-day/2024 #

Hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments during health care delivery. It is also a smart investment that offers exceptional return for each dollar invested.

11/27/2024

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. For resources and information, please visit:

If you or a loved one has diabetes or prediabetes, we have resources for you. From diabetes support groups to insulin affordability resources, we have got you covered.

11/25/2024

https://www.epa.gov/asthma/resources-about-asthma

As a healthcare professional, you want to improve the quality of life for your patients with asthma.

11/21/2024

https://nosorh.org/nrhd/

Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on National Rural Health Day (NRHD). This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcar...