About us

The Division of Public Health

To promote the health of Alaskans

Healthy and resilient Alaskans today and tomorrow

Address risk factors and conditions that affect multiple aspect of health and well-being
Increase availability of reliable, trusted public health data to improve the health of Alaskans
Align public health information in ways that are useful, understandable and actionable
Use quality improvement and performance management to improve processes and results
Strengthen collaborative partnerships to achieve shared health outcomes
Enhance the competency level and professional development of our workforce
Provide management and leadership to ensure an efficient and effective public health system

1. Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population
3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate people about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it
4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health
5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws that impact health
6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions designed to improve and protect the public’s health
7. Assure an effective system that enables equitable access to the individual services and care needed to be healthy
8. Build and support a diverse and skilled public health workforce
9. Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement
10. Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for public health