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 ...
As winter fades and spring creeps into the air, many of us eagerly look forward outdoor activities, such as harvesting fiddleheads or subsistence bird hunting. For many regions in Alaska, the thawing of winter snow can bring risk. Floods triggered by melting snow, often referred to as snowmelt floods or spring thaws, pose significant danger to both property and lives. As the snow melts, it can overwhelm rivers, streams and drainage systems, leading to rapid rises in water levels. By ...
Emergency Services Expansion update – April 4, 2025
With Zone Delta open and running smoothly and 18 additional rooms added to the Emergency Services Department, construction on the rest of the Emergency Services Expansion (ESE) project continues. 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 ...
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) recently acquired additional patient lodging capacity to meet the increased demand for Alaska Native patients traveling to Anchorage for health care. With these two additional locations, we also have a new designation for these properties – ANTHC Lodging. ANTHC Lodging at Midtown is at 100 E Tudor Road and ANTHC Lodging at Old Seward is located at 700 E 34th Avenue. These new locations will add more than 225 rooms, once renovations at ...
By Yereth Rosen – March 19, 2025 This story was published by the Alaska Beacon. With a new leader at the helm, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is working toward a long-held goal: ownership of the Anchorage hospital that it already manages. The Alaska Native Medical Center, the state’s largest Native hospital, stands out as the only facility in the tribal consortium’s sprawling Midtown campus that is owned by the Indian Health Service. That split between ownership and management ...
Protect yourself and community against volcanic ash
Alaska has many active volcanoes and while eruptions and ashfall events may be rare, we still need to be prepared. Eruptions often happen without warning so knowing what to do ahead of time can help protect your health and property during these sudden events. Volcanic ash is a mixture of tiny minerals, rock and glass particles that are small with low density. Ash particles are hard, often having jagged edges. Individuals most at risk are Elders, children and those with ...
Emergency Services Expansion update – March 14, 2025
Construction Update: Construction crews are making exciting progress on the Emergency Services Expansion, with an additional 18 emergency exam rooms opening on Saturday, March 15! These are individual patient rooms outfitted with the latest technology, including privacy windows that become opaque at the push of a button. The latest phase of construction completes “Zone Delta.” Construction crews will complete the final furniture, fixture, and equipment installation, go through their punch list, and finalize commissioning before we open the new space. ...
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 ...
Observing Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15
Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 9-15 and a reminder of the critical role patient safety plays in health care and the continuous efforts needed to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. This week, our staff are reflecting on the importance of safe practices, celebrating progress and highlighting areas still in need of improvement. Patient safety matters Patient safety is at the core of every interaction at the Alaska Native Medical Center including travel, outpatient care, diagnosis, facility ...
Natasha Singh hired as ANTHC President/CEO
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Board of Directors named Natasha Singh President/CEO following a national recruitment effort led by the executive search firm Spencer Stuart. Out of 225 highly qualified candidates, Natasha’s dynamic leadership and clear vision for the Alaska Tribal Health System stood out. “Natasha emerged as the best person for the job,” ANTHC Board Chair Kimberley Strong said. “Her leadership style uniquely qualifies her to navigate the external challenges that currently face our Alaska Native Health System, ...