Division of Community Health Services


The Division of Community Health Services (DCHS) monitors and improves the health of Alaska Natives by conducting research on important health issues, and by providing education for prevention.

 

Click here for a list of DCHS departments. (Adobe Acrobat required; opens in a new window). Links to DCHS departments are shown under the Related Sub-Sites area to the right.

 

Departments

The Division's staff monitors trends in deaths and illness, and develops comprehensive regional and community-based solutions for priority health problems. DCHS provides technical assistance to communities and tribal health programs, and develops partnerships with other agencies for these purposes.