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Pharmacists recognized with Alaska Pharmacists Association accolades

The Alaska Pharmacists Association (AKPhA) recognized five ANTHC Pharmacists for their outstanding efforts. Please join us in congratulating the fellows who were recognized for their dedication and hard work in serving Alaska Native people throughout the state: In addition to the fellow designee, Ashley Schaber received the Bowl of Hygeia Award. This award, sponsored by the APhA Foundation and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations with support from Boehringer-Ingelheim, is presented to a pharmacist who has an outstanding record of community service and

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ANMC earns Bronze IAC Echocardiography Accreditation Milestone

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

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ANMC Recognized as 2024 LifeCenter Northwest Achievement Award Winner

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

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ANTHC Electrician Darlene Ayapan recognized with national award 

ANTHC is a place where the best of the best come to dedicate themselves to achieving our vision that Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world. We are excited to spotlight one of these top employees for her countless contributions to communities throughout Alaska and congratulate her recent accomplishments recognized by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Alaska Chapter. ANTHC extends our appreciation and excited congratulations to Darlene Ayapan, who was recently honored with the

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2024-2025 ANTHC Board Scholarship award recipients

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 ANTHC $5,000 Board Scholarship. The ANTHC $5,000 Scholarship was established by the Board of Directors to help support Alaska Native and American Indian students pursuing higher education in health care related fields. Students may use the scholarship for room/board, tuition, books, or fees during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms. Applicants Selected: 1. Angela Anelon School: University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Degree Seeking: Bachelors, Nursing Occupational Goal: Nurse Practitioner

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Congratulations 2023 ANTHC Team of the Year, Presidential Service Award and Employee of the Year winners

Each year, ANTHC recognizes multiple employees for their contributions over the past year. We’re proud to announce the 2023 Team of the Year, Presidential Service Award winner and Employees of the Year, who are being recognized for their dedication, passion and knowledge.  Please join us in congratulating our honorees for their contributions and outstanding work this past year! Team of the Year: Presidential Service Award: Employees of the Year: Working at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is more than a

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ANMC nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

The Alaska Native Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the

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ANTHC receives 2023 Outstanding Hospital Achievement Award

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

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Two ANTHC staff receive Top Forty Under 40 Award

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

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2023 Raven’s Ball Luminary Award Recipients

A focal point of the Raven’s Ball is the annual presentation of the Luminary Awards which recognize individuals and organizations for their dedication and outstanding contributions to the Alaska Tribal Health System and our communities.  Please join us in honoring this year’s recipients for all they do to improve health and wellness across Alaska.

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