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The Alaska SMART Medical Clearance form is an effective, standardized tool for determining medical stability for patients with a psychiatric crisis in emergency contexts. Benefits can include improved patient care and more efficient care coordination.
Overview of Alaska’s Behavioral Health System of Care for Children
2022 Alaska Scorecard: Key Issues Impacting Alaska Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries and Scorecard Overview.
Department Reorganization: Governor Dunleavy’s Executive Order 121 (EO 121)

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Philip Hofstetter announced as Alaska’s 2023 “Community Star”

11/13 Philip “Phil” Hofstetter, CEO of Petersburg Medical Center (PMC), has been named Alaska’s 2023 “Community Star” by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).

Governor's Annual Emergency Medical Service Awards Ceremony Announced

11/8 The Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services (ACEMS) will be presenting the Governor’s Annual Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards on Friday, November 17.

SNAP application processing times steadily improving

9/15 The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) cleared the backlog of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications and recertifications submitted prior to June 2023.

$1.7 million aid distribution benefited food banks, communities statewide

9/6 The Department of Health has announced the successful completion of a measure aimed at alleviating the strain on Alaska's food banks.

Behavioral Health Division and Statewide Suicide Prevention Council bring 'Messages of Hope' Suicide Prevention Conference to Anchorage

5/15 Alaska’s Division of Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Team and the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council co-host the 2023 Suicide Prevention Conference “Messages of Hope”.

Alaska restarts requirement for annual renewal process to receive Medicaid benefits

3/31 The Division of Public Assistance has an important message for households that receive health coverage through Medicaid (including DenaliCare or Denali KidCare): Make sure your contact information is up to date.

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