Category: Alaska Native Medical Center
Mobile app makes ordering prescription refills easier for patients
The Alaska Native Medical Center Pharmacy is now on the My MobileRX app! With the My MobileRX, patients can get prescription refills and check their prescription status. The app is available in the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). After downloading the My MobileRX app, use the Pharmacy zip code 99508 and select the Alaska Native Medical Center. Download the app: Using the app Step 1: Download the app on your mobile device. Step 2: Enter the five-digit ...
DHAT brightens smiles at Alaska Native Medical Center
Leandra Beech, Siberian Yupik, is making a positive impact on the dental health of some of the smallest patients visiting the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) hospital. Beech, a Dental Health Aide/Therapist (DHAT) Instructor/Practitioner, recently began screening patients and providing preventive services at ANMC Inpatient Pediatrics. “As an Alaska Native provider, I am honored and proud to provide care to my people,” Beech said. “I strive to make an impact on their dental care and hope to serve as a ...
ANTHC adds emergency services patient liaison position
In an effort to improve the patient experience, ANTHC recently added a new emergency services patient liaison position for our people and their families visiting the Alaska Native Medical Center Emergency Department (ED). This position provides support for our patients and their family members or escorts, by listening to and assessing patient needs, and taking the steps necessary to resolve any concerns or requests. The emergency services patient liaison helps facilitate interaction and communication between our patients and their family ...
New ANMC visitor and masking procedure
Updates for patients and visitors of the Alaska Native Medical Center The Alaska Native Medical Center hospital is welcoming the new year with changes to masking requirements and visitation policies. Masking optional: Per CDC guidelines, masking is now optional for patients, visitors and staff at ANMC hospital when you are feeling well and have no symptoms of cold or flu. Masks will continue to be provided at all open entrances. Masking may be required in certain situations and staff will practice ...
Congratulations to ANMC DAISY Award winner, Miriam Goodson and ANMC BEE (Being Excellent Every Day) Award Winner, Whitney Powell RN. DAISY and BEE Awards are considered from nominations received directly from patients and colleagues. Goodson and Powell were nominated by a co-worker and patient guardian, respectively. ANMC’s nurses provide culturally appropriate, family-centered care in a unique hospital environment, and they are constantly seeking ways to improve services and care we provide. In an effort to further recognize the outstanding work ...
Congratulations to the ANTHC staff who support the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) Pharmacy team for receiving the Indian Health Service Director’s Award for Pandemic Heroism. The ANMC Pharmacy team was recognized for their instrumental COVID-19 vaccine-response efforts, in collaboration with the State of Alaska. ANMC was the first site in Alaska to offer the COVID-19 vaccine and prioritized high-risk individuals. Due to the efficiency of the distribution, Alaska became the first state in the country to open vaccine availability to ...