I am a constant student of my patients, of Alaskans and am so grateful to the thousands of Alaskan’s who worked so hard to keep each other healthy, and well! Thanks for your kind comments and wishing you all the best

Ahh thanks! Still here in Alaska and still working in the ED! @yalesph.bsky.social valued the diversity of perspective enough to allow me to be totally virtual. Although I do love visiting them - Alaska is home.

In Alaska, pharmacists may independently prescribe and administer vaccines under Alaska Statute AS 08.80.168, so there is no requirement for the standing orders that are used in many other states to authorize pharmacists to prescribe a vaccine

Sorry for the typos and spelling while I was in transit!

“In Alaska, pharmacists may independently prescribe and administer vaccines under Alaska Statute AS 08.80.168, so there is no requirement for the standing orders that are used in many other states to authorize pharmacists to prescribe a vaccine.

In Alaska, the pharmacist can independently prescribe an administer vaccines so there isn’t the need for the same standing order they were seeing lots of other states for pharmacist to prescribe a vaccine

Under Pioneer Peak’s shadow, it’s #PublicHealth #prevention: trusted messengers sharing safety, skills, knowledge.

So wear your helmet and consider a certified safety course even if you ride a lot, but have never taken a course - I hear you still learn a ton!

Stay safe & have fun!

So I never planned to ride… yet this weekend I took Valley ABATE AK’s Motorcycle Safety Course. Two days later, sun shining and my driver’s card in my pocket, I’m amazed at what I learned—and dare I say how much fun it was! 2/3

Going forward, the @pandemiccenter.bsky.social is prioritizing partnerships with local leaders to develop AI-powered tools for public health with:

🔶 Chelsea Cipriano @ #CommonHealthCoalition
🔶 @annezinkmd.bsky.social @ @yalesph.bsky.social
🔶 CDC Foundation
🔶 @ariadnelabs.bsky.social
🔶 STAT Network