Community Health Nursing provides all recommended immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases for children, and select vaccines for adults. CHN also investigates and responds to communicable disease outbreaks.
Environmental Health Services is responsible for Anchorage Municipal Code 16.60 (Food Code) and 15.30(Air Code)
Supplemental
Nutrition
Assistance
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Education (or SNAP-Ed) is an evidence-based program that helps people explore how to stretch food dollars, how to shop for and cook healthy meals, and how to stay physically active.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and children from birth to age 5. WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and other services, for Anchorage families who qualify.