Division of Public Health
Healthy and resilient Alaskans today and tomorrow
Who we are
The Alaska Division of Public Health provides essential health services statewide, focusing on prevention and access to quality care. It works within a larger system that includes Tribal, local, and regional health providers.
What we do
The Division of Public Health connects Alaskans to federal programs, training, oversight, and specialized health services. We provide up-to-date health data for leaders and residents to track health trends, set priorities, and evaluate programs. Regulations focus on safety and quality while reducing administrative burdens.
We support communities working toward a vision of healthy, resilient Alaskans.
Public Health Data Dashboard Hub
This tool helps you find and use information by exploring data on different topics
Visit the Public Health Data Dashboard Hub
Opioids dashboard
The Opioid Dashboard is updated throughout the year and features summary statistics and data about emergency room visits, overdose deaths, naloxone statistics, and other publications and resources.
Alaska Substance Use DashboardGot a Call or Text About a Health Survey?
The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health, often asks people across the state to take part in health surveys. These surveys help us track health trends, improve programs, and better serve Alaskans.
You might be contacted by mail, phone, text, or email. If you're chosen, your input helps us understand what’s working, and what needs work, when it comes to public health in Alaska. Multiple call attempts to a single phone number are typically required to improve validity of the data.
What to Expect from a Real Survey
- A clear message about the topic
- Confirmation it's from the Department of Health
- Contact information for questions about the survey
- Contact information for the State employee responsible for the survey project
Surveys We Do
- The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) – Annual phone survey for adults about health habits (like diet, exercise, and more)
- Contact: BRFSS Coordinator – (907) 269 - 8127; brfss@alaska.gov
- The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) – Mailed survey for new moms about pregnancy and birth
- Contact: PRAMS Coordinator – (888) 269 - 3470;mch-epi@alaska.gov
- The Childhood Understanding Behaviors Survey (CUBS) – Follows up with PRAMS moms when their child turns 3
- Contact: CUBS Coordinator – (888) 269 - 3470;mch-epi@alaska.gov
- Online Surveys – Short surveys on topics like tobacco use and chronic disease. You may get a text from (907) 269 - 0344 with a survey link. The survey is done using the Alchemer platform.