Category: Alaska Native Medical Center
Crews are making significant progress with the construction of Zone Charlie. The interior framing is now complete except for the demising wall. The exam rooms have been painted and the headwall installation is underway. Construction Update The final drywall in Zone Charlie is being installed, and finishing touches, including paint, ceiling installation, and bathroom tiling, are being added to the space. Additionally, the installation of case work, wall protections, and floor preparation is underway. Outside, gravel fill, compaction, and waterproofing ...
In 2025, the Alaska Native Medical Center Cardiovascular Lab reached an impressive milestone. The Cardiovascular Lab has been credentialed through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Echocardiography for 20 years, earning the hospital a Bronze accreditation milestone. IAC launched an accreditation milestone recognition program in 2022 for facilities that achieve a long-term commitment to quality patient care. While more than 5,200 sites across the U.S. and Canada are currently accredited in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography, a select group of facilities ...
Reaching out far and wide to serve our diverse community in Alaska and leading the way in organ procurement. This month, the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) was recognized as a 2024 LifeCenter Northwest Achievement Award Winner for supporting the life-saving work of organ donation! This notable achievement is based entirely on performance, earned by hospitals with a process error rate of 5% or less. Each year, LifeCenter recognizes top-performing hospitals in Alaska, Montana, North Idaho and Washington for their ...
Emergency Services Expansion update – April 4, 2025
With Zone Delta open and running smoothly and 18 additional rooms added to the Emergency Services Department, construction on the rest of the Emergency Services Expansion (ESE) project continues. Construction update: Interior framing is roughly 80% complete in Zone Charlie, with gypsum wallboard actively being installed and above-ceiling support going up for exam room lights. In-wall mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are also underway. Most of the ANMC hospital’s east parking lot is fenced off for construction activities. In preparation for ...
Emergency Services Expansion update – March 14, 2025
Construction Update: Construction crews are making exciting progress on the Emergency Services Expansion, with an additional 18 emergency exam rooms opening on Saturday, March 15! These are individual patient rooms outfitted with the latest technology, including privacy windows that become opaque at the push of a button. The latest phase of construction completes “Zone Delta.” Construction crews will complete the final furniture, fixture, and equipment installation, go through their punch list, and finalize commissioning before we open the new space. ...
Observing Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15
Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 9-15 and a reminder of the critical role patient safety plays in health care and the continuous efforts needed to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. This week, our staff are reflecting on the importance of safe practices, celebrating progress and highlighting areas still in need of improvement. Patient safety matters Patient safety is at the core of every interaction at the Alaska Native Medical Center including travel, outpatient care, diagnosis, facility ...