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The ACR is a population-based, statewide cancer registry. The registry maintains a listing of newly diagnosed cancer cases and pertinent data about that cancer. The ACR is funded by the CDC-National Program of Cancer Registries grant. Site features a list of publications, site search, and health related links.
Alaska Health Education Library Project

Mailing address:
AHELP
Alaska Division of Public Health
Box 110616
Juneau, Alaska
99811-0616

Tel: 907-465-3027
Tel: 800-879-7033
FAX 907-465-2770
e-mail:
patty_owen@health.state.ak.us
Web:
http://chems.alaska.gov/ahelp/
ahelp_home.htm

The Alaska Health Library Education Project is an electronic clearinghouse of current health promotion and health resources that are specific to and available in Alaska. It contains information on health promotion programs, projects, materials and more. Topic areas include tobacco, hart, health, nutrition, diabetes, physical activity, HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, community based programs and more.
Anchorage Health and Human Services Planning Office

Email: wwhhspo@ci.anchorage.ak.us
Web:
http://www.ci.anchorage.ak.us/
Services/Departments/Health/
Plan/commun.html

Web site for the Alabama chapter of the MS society. Site has information on programs, volunteering, campaigns in the area, their newsletter, and research information.
Division of Public Health

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 110610
Juneau, AK 99811-0610

Physical Address:
350 Main Street, Room 503
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3090
Fax: (907) 586-1877

Web:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/
dph/dph_home.htm

Provides links to the Alaska Public Health Improvement Process, community health and emergency services, the Epidemiolgy programs, laboratory information, maternal, child and family health information, and vital statistics for Alaska.
Alaska Community Health and Emergency Medical Services

Contact Information:
Mark Johnson
Telephone: (907)465-3027
Fax: (907)465-4101

Email:
mark_johnson@health.state.ak.us
Web:
http://www.chems.alaska.gov/
Programs for injury prevention, community based promotions cardiovascular health, tobacco prevention and health, Alaska Health Education Library project, and a variety of other services.
Mental Health Association in Alaska

Contact Information:
Mental Health Association in Alaska
4045 Lake Ottis Parkway, Suite 209
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Phone 907/563-0880
Fax 907/563-0881
Web:
http://www.alaska.net/~mhaa/
Working for Alaska's Mental Health and Victory over Mental Illness" MHAA is a non-profit, membership based, advocacy and educational organization, and is the state chapter of the National Mental Health Association. MHAA also provides a local referral service to Member Mental Health Providers.
Childbirth Education Association Of Greater Anchorage

Contact Information:
237 East Firewood Lane, Suite 1
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-258-0221
Fax: 907-258-1716

Email:
inquiry@birthclass.com
Web:
http://www.birthclass.com/
Association helps families with childbirth. Association offers classes in childbirth education, sibling preparation, infant CPR and infant massage. Web site contains class schedule, breast pump information, workshop information, and related links.


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