Anchorage Health Department
Anchorage Health Department
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Cost: n/a
Phone: 907-343-6718
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 4/8/2019
Deputy State Epidemiologist
State Health Department Deputy State Epidemiologist assists the state epidemiologist in providing scientific and epidemiological expertise. While not all states have a deputy state epidemiologist, those that do have an additional subject matter expert resource for public health and epidemiology.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 3601 C Street, Suite 540
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Cost: n/a
Phone: 907-269-8004
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/20/2019
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
State Health Department Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. The contact information provided is for the chief infectious disease epidemiologist in that program. Within these programs, each state conducts disease surveillance, collects information on reportable diseases from all healthcare providers and hospitals, and from local and regional health departments. Each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program investigates disease outbreaks, analyzes and distributes information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases. States provide considerable disease and state-specific information on their state health agency’s website and search engine.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 3601 C Street, Suite 540
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Cost: n/a
Phone: 907-269-8000
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/20/2019
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Coping Skills, Financial Entitlements, Financial Planning, Grief and Loss, Ministry, Charitable Organizations, Health and Medical Benefits, Other Medical Resources, Patient Liaison, Legal Assistance, Physical Fitness, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Other Military Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Emergency Planning, Injury Prevention
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Cost: none
Email: infonrd.osd@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/28/2018
State Environmental Health Laboratory
State Environmental Health Laboratory supports statewide environmental health protection monitoring by performing analyses for chemical, microbiological, and radiological testing, biomonitoring of water, wastewater, air, soil, hazardous wastes, and other environmental concerns. State environmental health laboratories are associated with that state’s public health laboratory.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 5251 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Cost: n/a
Phone: 907-375-8200
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/20/2019
State Epidemiologist
State Health Department Lead State Epidemiologist is responsible for the identification and response for all health threats that occur within that state. This individual is selected by each state’s primary health official (usually the state health department director), or the state board of health. A state epidemiologist is usually responsible for each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program, often along with many other state health agency programs involved in disease detection and prevention.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 3601 C Street, Suite 540
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Cost: n/a
Phone: 907-269-8000
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/20/2019
State Public Health Laboratory
State Health Department Laboratory conducts laboratory testing for most all analysis requirements for public health surveillance. This may include monitoring and detection testing for environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases, newborn screening, public health preparedness, radiation safety, and many other tests. All state public health laboratories are part of the National Laboratory Network, and respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Cost: n/a
Phone: 907-334-2100
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/20/2019
TriCare-administered by United Health Care
Healthcare system assistance; care authorization; advice on filling out claims forms
Category: Other Medical Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Army; Air Force
When: M-F 0730-1630
Where: 673 MDG Hospital; Building 600, Room A125
Cost: 0
Phone: 907-580-6400
Resource Provider: TRICARE
Last Updated: 11/14/2016
Wounded Warrior Ombudsman Program
The Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen serve as a local resource, facilitator, and problem solver for Service Members and their Families. Ombudsmen are located in the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and serve as a liaison between MEDCOM, the Soldier and Family member, the MTF commander, and the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) commander. The Ombudsman assists WTU and non-WTU Soldiers and their Families with medical related issues. The Wounded Soldier Family Hotline (WSFH) [(800) 984-8523] serves as a 24/7 resource to any beneficiary seeking assistance with a medical issue/concern including wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, and military Caregivers. Whether you have questions about the Disability Evaluation System process, the VA Caregiver Program, or benefits, the WSFH and Ombudsmen are standing by to assist. If you are not in a community with an Ombudsman, please call the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline at (800) 984-8523.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Coping Skills, Financial Planning, Grief and Loss, Ministry, Charitable Organizations, Health and Medical Benefits, Other Medical Resources, Patient Liaison, Legal Assistance, Physical Fitness, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Other Military Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Emergency Planning, Injury Prevention
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
When: Hotline is 24 hours/day- 7days/week. Ombudsman hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600
Where: Remotely Supported
Cost: none
Phone: (253) 967-0415, (253) 966-2716, or (253) 967-4324
Email: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-ombudsman@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 7/30/2018
