
The Section offers a free webinar series about public health projects and partnerships in Alaska.
The Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is at work to improve the health of Alaskans. Our programs cover many areas, from tracking data so we know which chronic diseases are affecting lives to getting out into the community. We work with providers to promote early diagnosis, support physical activity events for kids at Alaska schools, and promote classes to help those with diabetes manage their disease.
We work on preventing and reducing tobacco use and obesity – two of the leading public health threats facing Alaskans today. We focus on the prevention, treatment, and management of diabetes, heart disease and strokes, and cancer. We strive to prevent injuries for all Alaskans.
We started a webinar series in 2015 that shows what we and our partners are doing. The webinars are free and about 20 minutes each, with an additional 10 minutes for questions. They typically start at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of a month. To register for and watch live webinars, go to the link under each topic (each webinar has a separate registration page). As webinars are completed, the video and presentation will be posted here, and future webinars will be promoted.
Archived webinars can be viewed by clicking here.
To view a YouTube video of a past presentation in full screen mode, click on the
icon at the bottom right of each below or click "YouTube" on the bottom to open it on its site.
Upcoming Webinars - FY2021:
February 16, 2021: Diabetes Prevention Programs in Alaska are offered in person, online, and over the phone. Alaska offers Diabetes Prevention Programs in specific communities, as well as online for all Alaska adults who qualify. Learn how we know that these programs work to prevent diabetes. Find out where to find these programs across the state, or how to participate online or over the phone.
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April 20, 2021: The Division of Public Health shares its Alaska Health Equity Index Map. This tool incorporates data on households, income and education levels, and other measures to help public health professionals and community program planners focus resources on areas with the highest need. Based on an emergency preparedness model developed by the CDC, the Alaska Health Equity Index provides an interactive map with data available at the census-tract level.
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Past Webinars - FY2020:
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Past Webinars - FY2019:
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) (03/19/19). Working with the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this survey gathers information about the health related lifestyle choices of Alaska adults. With this knowledge, we can better plan and evaluate health promotion programs to prevent chronic disease and premature death.
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Past Webinars - FY2018:
CDPHP New Strategic Plan (7/18/17 - watch now). Learn about the new strategic plan for the Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The Section Chief and Deputy Section Chief will talk about how the plan will guide the Section for the next five years to prevent and address chronic disease and unintentional injuries.
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Do you have a question about the webinar series, or do you have an idea for a future webinar about work being done by the Section, or its partners? Please
send an email to let us know more.
Go to the CDPHP Public Health Webinar Series Archive to see previous webinars.
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