ANTHC is moving forward with construction for Phase 1 of the ESE project, which includes floors 1-3 and renovations to the existing Emergency Department. Improvements that will come with the expansion of floors 1-3, include:

• 21 additional Emergency Department patient care spaces
• 12 new Clinical Decision Unit beds for observation
• 15 additional behavioral health treatment space
• 10 new surgery recovery bays
• New, dedicated drive through ambulance entrance
• Core and shell design necessary to build floors 4-6

ANTHC is also moving forward with designing floors 4-6 as we seek additional funding to support construction of Phase 2, which includes:

• 60 new inpatient beds;
• Private inpatient rooms (converting from semi-private);
• 32 new adult inpatient beds; and
• Helipad to enhance trauma services.

While we have a lot of work ahead, we are making significant strides to improve the services we provide.

Construction and Parking Updates – April 4

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 a new tower where the original Emergency Services Department one stood, footers and piers are being poured, and the perimeter strip footing is being formed.

Sump basins are being installed while waterproofing continues down the east side of the building.

Potential Operational Impacts

The North-South Corridor will shut down outside Zone Charlie from April 14 to April 18 (see map below). This is to replace ventilation and sprinkler piping.

Reminder: Temporary Emergency Services Department now open

As construction continues elsewhere in the hospital, we have opened the Temporary Emergency Services Department (ESD). Patients should present to the Temporary ESD, located on the southeast side of the hospital.

Access to the Temporary ESD is from the Diplomacy Drive entrance. The former Emergency Room entrance is closed for construction.

Parking Update

Most of the ANMC Hospital’s east parking lot is fenced off for construction activities. Day parking is no longer available in the ANMC hospital east lot, except for limited ADA-accessible parking. The remainder of available parking in this area is reserved for ESD patients.

Additional parking locations include the  ANTHC Lodging at Tudor Centre Parking Garage (north of the hospital), Denali Parking Garage (east of the hospital), and Flattop Mountain Parking Garage (south of the hospital). There is a marked pedestrian path from the Denali Parking Garage for all foot traffic between the garage and the ANMC hospital.