Category: Alaska Native Medical Center
ANTHC opens new, state-of-the-art Orthopedics Clinic
On Jan. 8, the new ANTHC Orthopedics Clinic opened in the University Lake Medical Center (ULMC), located at 3801 University Lake Drive. The new Orthopedics Clinic is located on the third floor and features 21 exam rooms, two procedure rooms for ultrasound-guided injections, and a casting room to provide comprehensive orthopedic services for all ages. The clinic also includes two dedicated X-ray rooms for convenient on-site diagnostics. In addition, physical therapy services are co-located within the clinic, including two additional ...
ANTHC welcomes Iñupiaq Staff Wellness Director
Clara McConnell recently joined the ANMC division as staff wellness director. McConnell has worked for ANTHC since 2018. Prior to her new position, she was a Wellness and Prevention project manager in Community Health Services. McConnell is Iñupiaq and a Tribal member of the Native Village of Kotzebue. She was raised in Kotzebue, a northwest Arctic community located 36 miles above the Arctic Circle. “As a Tribal member, I value the role my position at ANTHC plays in contributing to and ...
Dr. Ryan Wilson started at ANTHC in July 2023, working as a neurologist at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Dr. Wilson grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. His family is Iñupiat from White Mountain and Unalakleet. “Returning home to Alaska to serve the Alaska Native people has been a lifelong dream, and the motivating factor to pursue medical education and become a neurologist,” Wilson said. At the core, Dr. Wilson sees his role as a provider is to be a teacher. ...
Our Patient Housing team has been working hard behind the scenes to make improvements with our guests in mind. When you walk into Patient Housing, you will notice three kiosks where you will start your check-in process. Don’t worry, if you need assistance checking in at the kiosks, staff are standing by to help. Once you check in on the kiosk, you’ll receive a ticket with your unique check-in number. Screens are placed in the Patient Housing lobby and café ...
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 ...