CONSTRUCTION UPDATEConstruction crews worked this week on demolition of the east side ANMC hospital exterior canopy. Starting Monday, May 13, crews will begin demolition of the former Dental entrance octagon. While crews continue demolition on these structures there will be considerable noise, as crews are using a jackhammer attached to an excavator to demo the sidewalk and foundations. PARKING UPDATEA large portion of the ANMC hospital east side parking lot is fenced off for construction staging. Please remain alert and aware of construction activities ...

ANTHC is committed to developing its Alaska Native and American Indian workforce, but also extending opportunities for community partners to strengthen the Alaska Tribal Health System as a whole. Each year, ANTHC’s Training and Development offers professional development opportunities for Alaska Native and American Indian staff and Tribal health partners through three unique programs: Pathways to Leadership; Leadership Excellence through Advancement and Determination (LEAD); Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP). The application for the each of these programs is May ...

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium hospital staff were recently recognized for their services within the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) receiving the Outstanding Hospital Achievement Award from LifeCenter Northwest. “The Outstanding Hospital Achievement Award is presented annually to one hospital in our four-state donation service area that demonstrates impressive outcomes, strong and effective processes, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of both donor families and transplant recipients,” said the statement announcing the recognition from LifeCenter Northwest. “Donation isn’t possible ...

Alaska Native people experience lung cancer at higher rates than others in Alaska. If you are a current or former smoker, screening for lung cancer could save your life. The recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography, also called a low-dose CT scan. During the scan, an X-ray machine is used to make detailed images of your lungs. The scan only takes a few minutes and is not painful. There is no preparation needed for the scan. ...

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE On May 1, construction crews covered the windows behind the east side exterior canopy with plywood, in order to protect the glass from any potential airborne debris during the demolition of the canopy and octagon. Starting today, May 3, construction crews will extend their laydown area in the ANMC hospital east side parking lot, including part of the existing roadway. Traffic will be rerouted and signage will be placed to direct the flow of traffic. If you are ...

In honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, ANTHC will promote weekly activities to encourage healthy ways to navigate challenges in a changing world. The activities will help us learn, act, nurture and advocate in ways that positively affect our mental health.   Complete the activity and fill out a survey for a chance to win $100 in Amazon gift cards! Prize winners will be selected at random. One entry per person, per week. Must be a resident of Alaska to ...

Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth “Dawn” Geest, Walk-in Clinic Nurse Manager, and Megan Knutson, Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist, were recently honored with the Alaska Journal of Commerce’s “Top Forty Under 40” award. The honor recognizes Alaska’s top professionals under the age 40 who have demonstrated professional excellence and a commitment to their community. Geest is Aleut and a lifelong Alaskan – her family is from Kodiak and Kennicott, Alaska. She has worked at ANTHC for nearly 17 years and has been a ...

After listening to extensive feedback from patients, visitors and staff about campus food service, ANTHC will fully assume operations of Food and Nutrition Services at the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) Cafeteria and Patient Housing Café beginning on May 1. Operating these services will allow us to continually assess and improve our food service operations and offerings. Additionally, the in-house management of Food and Nutrition Services (FANS), will allow ANTHC to expand our Traditional Foods program and offerings. In advance of the operational changes, ANTHC directly ...

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE On Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, a drilling rig will be mobilized to drill bore holes in the east side hospital exterior, parking lot, and north of the hospital. This will result in vibration and noise. Drilling will happen during standard business hours.  PARKING UPDATE Starting on Friday, April 26, construction crews will take over more of the ANMC hospital east side parking lot for construction staging. The east lot parking is reserved for patients. Additional parking ...