Alaska Department of Health

06/11/2026

CUSTOMIZE YOUR QUIT | Quitting ni****ne has immediate health benefits and can reduce depression, stress, and anxiety over time. Stopping can be hard, too. That’s why Alaska’s To***co Quit Line offers personalized, confidential quit coaching to help.

Visit AlaskaQuitLine.com to get free support.

06/10/2026

SAVE LIVES | Put smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area. Put alarms on every level of the house, in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of a home, including the basement.

Smoke detectors are a safety precaution that all homeowners and landlords in your community need to take to save lives.

Tips to take care of your smoke alarm:
• Test the alarm monthly
• Replace the batteries at least once every year
• Replace smoke detectors every 10 years

Fire deaths in the home occur most often at night. This video short...

06/09/2026

BE ACTIVE FOR BETTER HEALTH | Adding just 10 minutes of daily activity can increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life. It also can help you feel better right away – cutting stress and improving sleep. Visit FreshStart.alaska.gov to find free and low-cost programs that get you moving for better health.

06/08/2026

MAKE 4-WHEELING SAFER & FUN | Wear a helmet and ride the right size ATV.

Simple steps like these can prevent serious brain injuries.

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣.𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖.𝙂𝙤𝙫

06/08/2026

FIND IT, FILL IT, SUBMIT IT! | Wherever you have a signal, our Division of Public Assistance (DPA) Application for Services makes it easy for new applicants to apply by phone.

Use this mobile-friendly application to apply for any of these DPA programs:

➤ MAGI Medicaid (Modified Adjusted Gross Income)
➤ Medicaid (Aged, Blind and Disabled)
➤ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
➤ Adult Public Assistance (APA)
➤ Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)
➤ Senior Benefits
➤ Long-Term Care
➤ General Relief Assistance

Apply online anywhere, anytime!

Find DPA’s new Application for Services at Alaska Connect: https://direc.to/fV9a

06/08/2026

EAT HEALTHY AND FEEL BETTER | Lighten up meals with more healthy fruit and veggie dishes. Fresh, grated Brussels sprouts make a great salad. Roast slices of sweet potatoes, yams, or butternut squash. Dress up green beans with toasted, sliced almonds instead of creamy soup and fried onion bits. Eat a piece of fruit for dessert. Visit FreshStart.alaska.gov to find programs focused on healthy eating to meet health goals.

06/06/2026

MAKE 4-WHEELING SAFER & FUN | Wear a helmet and ride the right size ATV.

Simple steps like these can prevent serious brain injuries.

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣.𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖.𝙂𝙤𝙫.

ATVs are popular in Alaska. Make sure you and your family are using...

06/06/2026

WHAT IS NEXT MOVE? | Next Move connects you to resources for substance use and mental health.

Whether you’re looking for a new group or hobby, help changing your relationship with substances, or just information to keep you safer. Alaska's Next Move offers options for substance use and mental health that meet you where you are.

Find what works for you at https://nextmove.alaska.gov/?utm_campaign=nextmove&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid .

06/06/2026

STAY ACTIVE TO IMPROVE BRAIN HEALTH | Aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week to reduce your risk for dementia. If that’s more than you can do right now, start slow and do what you can. Even 10 minutes of physical activity each day, such as walking, has real health benefits. Build up to more over time and find ways to move that you enjoy. Learn more about improving brain health at https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/fresh-start/reduce-your-chances-of-dementia/.

As you age, you want to hold onto what matters most—your hobbies, your people, your memories. Alzheimer’s and dementia can take that away, but there’s hope. ...