Member News
Fairbanks North Star Borough Community Partners, Alaska DHSS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Carlson Center
Fairbanks
North Star Borough community partners and the Alaska Department of
Health and Social Services will conduct COVID-19 vaccination clinics at
the Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks from 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
on Fri. January 15 and Sat. January 16. Vaccines will be available to
Alaskans 65 and older, health care workers, long-term care facility
residents and staff, and EMS who meet certain criteria and are eligible
for the vaccine (Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Tier 1) only.
Appointments are required;
walk-in vaccinations are not available. Vaccine supply remains limited.
If more vaccine becomes available, this POD may be open on future
dates. For more information, visit DHSS COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update or leave a message at 907.646.3322 for a return phone call.
Health care providers can help distribute vaccines by signing up to
become a COVID-19 Vaccine provider.
Mat-Su Borough, Alaska DHSS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Alaska State Fairgrounds
Alaskans
age 65 and older and health care workers can receive vaccinations
starting 01/12/2021. Scheduling for those appointments begins
01/11/2021. Visit Alaska DHSS's January 8, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Press Release for more information.
Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska DHSS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Alaska Airlines Center
The
Municipality of Anchorage Health Department Emergency Operations Center
and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services will conduct
mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Alaska Airlines Center, 3550
Providence Drive from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sat. January 9, Sun.
January 10, and Tues. January 12. Vaccines will be available to Alaskans
65 and older, health care workers, long-term care facility residents
and staff, and EMS who meet certain criteria and are eligible for the
vaccine (Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Tier 1) only.
Appointments are required;
walk-in vaccinations are not available. Vaccine supply remains limited.
If more vaccine becomes available, this POD may be open on future
dates.
For more information, visit DHSS COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update
or leave a message at 907.646.3322 for a return phone call. For
additional Anchorage resources on testing, vaccines, and other COVID-19
information, visit Municipality of Anchorage Coronavirus Response or call 2-1-1.
Health care providers can help distribute vaccines by signing up to become a COVID-19 Vaccine provider.
Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment: Open to Alaskans 65+ beginning January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021 Letter to Alaska Seniors from Dr. Anne Zink Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine
On
01/06/21, Dr. Anne Zink, DHSS Chief Medical Officer, issued a second
COVID-19 vaccine update letter to Alaska’s Seniors. Visit Dr. Zink Letter to Alaska Seniors for the full text of the letter.
January 4, 2021 Letter to Alaska Seniors from Dr. Anne Zink Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine
On
01/04/21, a letter was released from Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer
with the Department of Health and Social Services. The letter explains
the Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force decision to open up appointment
scheduling for seniors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit
Dr. Zink Letter to Alaska Seniors for the full text of the letter.
COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Begins for Alaskans 65 and Older
Alaskans
age 65 and older can receive vaccinations starting Monday, January 11.
Scheduling for those appointments begins Wednesday, January 6. Visit
Alaska DHSS’s January 4, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Press Release for more information.
COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Alaska
Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Visit Alaska DHSS Vaccine Status Updates, email covid19vaccine@alaska.gov, or call 907.646.3322.
Contact SAMHSA for Immediate Prescription Access Issues
Recipients may be unable to fill or refill certain prescriptions if the prescribing provider voluntarily/involuntarily surrenders their license. This impacts all controlled substance prescriptions and refills and some other prescriptions, depending on the medication.
If you believe you are impacted by a provider licensure issue, contact the SAMHSA Helpline at 800.662.HELP (4357) to identify immediate resources available in your area. You are also encouraged to reach out to your prescribing provider to verify your prescription status.
DHSS Issues Updated COVID-19 FAQs
The Department of Health and Social Services has updated its COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions. Updates include information for those who, because of a disability, cannot safely wear a mask.
CDC Seeks Stakeholder Pain and Pain Management Input
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an
opportunity to hear stakeholders' perspectives on and experiences with
pain and pain management, including the benefits and harms of opioid
use. Stakeholders include patients with acute or chronic pain, patients'
family members and caregivers, and healthcare providers who care for
patients with pain or conditions. For more information, visit Management of Acute and Chronic Pain: Opportunity for Stakeholder Engagement.
Health Mandates Remain in Effect
As Reopen Alaska Responsibly efforts continue, please continue to observe all
Alaska COVID-19 Health Mandates until they expire or are superseded.
Aetna Offers Referral Service for Non-Members
March 18, 2020 – Aetna has graciously extended its Resources for Living
program to non-Aetna members during the COVID-19 outbreak, similar to
what they provided during the earthquake. Anyone can call Aetna to speak
with a consultant who can assist with referrals to local resources.
To
access this service, call 888.327.2386 if you are not an Aetna
beneficiary; if you are currently an Aetna member, call the telephone
number on the back of your card.
