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  • Providence Alaska to host colorectal cancer awareness event March 26

    Providence Alaska to host colorectal cancer awareness event March 26

    The Providence Cancer Center is hosting an event to help raise awareness about colorectal cancer 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the Providence Health Park.

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  • Study of new heart-attack medication to begin in Anchorage

    Study of new heart-attack medication to begin in Anchorage

    Anchorage Fire Department, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Cardiovascular Research Foundation to collaborate on study of a new medication for treating patients experiencing a heart attack.

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  • 'KIKKAN' — A film chronicling the life of an Olympic champion, cancer survivor, and active mom

    'KIKKAN' — A film chronicling the life of an Olympic champion, cancer survivor, and active mom

    KIKKAN, presented by Fischer Skis US, LL Bean, and Providence Alaska, chronicles the life of five-time Olympian Kikkan Randall from childhood through her U.S. Ski Team career and her return to Alaska.

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  • Caring for the vulnerable with no strings attached

    Caring for the vulnerable with no strings attached

    Providence Alaska provided $17,500 to help support the Kodiak Community Health Center’s MAT program, which since 2019 has been offering medical intervention for those struggling with drug addiction.

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  • Providence Alaska recognized for exemplary environmental stewardship

    Providence Alaska recognized for exemplary environmental stewardship

    Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.

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  • Mammography now available in Seward

    Mammography now available in Seward

    The Imaging Department at Providence Seward Medical Center now offers mammography services.

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  • Seward Homeless Connection helps build a stable community

    Seward Homeless Connection helps build a stable community

    The Seward Homeless Connection helps people with rent and utility assistance in lean times and provides vouchers for showers, supplies and equipment needed to work.

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  • Cynthia Libby named president and chief philanthropy officer of Providence Alaska Foundation

    Cynthia Libby named president and chief philanthropy officer of Providence Alaska Foundation

    Providence Alaska announced today that Cynthia Libby, MBA, CFRE, has been named president and chief philanthropy officer of Providence Alaska Foundation effective Oct. 4.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center earns second Magnet designation for nursing excellence

    Providence Alaska Medical Center earns second Magnet designation for nursing excellence

    Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has achieved designation as a Magnet hospital for the second time, a reflection of consistent nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.

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  • Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital marks 25 years of providing care to Alaska’s kids

    Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital marks 25 years of providing care to Alaska’s kids

    Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital will soon mark 25 years of service to Alaska’s kids and their families as the only hospital in the state built specifically for the treatment of children.

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  • Providence Cancer Center hosts paintings by Jim Coe

    Providence Cancer Center hosts paintings by Jim Coe

    The Providence Cancer Center will host an art show from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16, featuring paintings by local artist Jim Coe to raise awareness of colorectal cancer.

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  • Providence Alaska Foundation President Suzanne Carte-Cocroft to depart Providence Alaska

    Providence Alaska Foundation President Suzanne Carte-Cocroft to depart Providence Alaska

    Suzanne Carte-Cocroft, CFRE, president of Providence Alaska Foundation and chief philanthropy officer, has accepted a role outside of Providence that provides new opportunities to serve.

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  • Easing the way of refugees starting a new life

    Easing the way of refugees starting a new life

    The partnership between Providence Alaska and Catholic Social Services helps ease the way of refugees starting a new life in the United States.

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  • Families bond at Valdez pregnancy care center 

    Families bond at Valdez pregnancy care center 

    Providence Alaska helps support Little Sparrow Pregnancy Care Center in Valdez, which opened in September 2022 to its first batch of expectant parents.

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  • U.S. News & World Report recognizes Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation’s health care leaders

    U.S. News & World Report recognizes Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation’s health care leaders

    U.S. News & World Report has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center as one of the nation’s top health care providers in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings.

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  • Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital earns prestigious medical rehabilitation facility accreditation

    Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital earns prestigious medical rehabilitation facility accreditation

    CARF International has announced that Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital has been accredited for a period of three years for its 35-bed inpatient medical rehabilitation facility.

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  • Primary Care and Pediatric Subspecialties clinics relocate to Providence Health Park

    Primary Care and Pediatric Subspecialties clinics relocate to Providence Health Park

    Providence Medical Group Primary Care clinic, along with our Pediatric Subspecialties Clinic, moved to the second floor of the S Tower at Providence Health Park at 3831 Piper St. in Anchorage.

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  • ‘The Walk to Remember,’ honoring those who have experienced pregnancy, infant and child loss, is Aug. 12

    ‘The Walk to Remember,’ honoring those who have experienced pregnancy, infant and child loss, is Aug. 12

    The Walk to Remember, honoring pregnancy, infant and child loss, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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  • Providing a longer runway for at-risk youth

    Providing a longer runway for at-risk youth

    Covenant House Alaska has helped more than 30,000 youth find a way forward. Providence’s support has helped CHA with one of its most ambitious initiatives yet: Bridge to Success.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for treatment of heart attack, stroke, diabetes

    Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for treatment of heart attack, stroke, diabetes

    Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards.

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  • 2nd Annual Pediatric Emergency Medicine Conference scheduled for Aug.10-11

    2nd Annual Pediatric Emergency Medicine Conference scheduled for Aug.10-11

    Health care professionals who provide care to pediatric patients are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Pediatric Emergency Medicine Conference 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, and Friday, Aug. 11.

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  • American Cancer Society, Providence Cancer Center partner to improve cancer screening in Alaska

    American Cancer Society, Providence Cancer Center partner to improve cancer screening in Alaska

    The American Cancer Society has announced a partnership with the Providence Cancer Center to improve colorectal cancer screening rates in Alaska.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center among elite hospitals for heart surgery

    Providence Alaska Medical Center among elite hospitals for heart surgery

    Providence Alaska Medical Center’s adult cardiac surgery program recently earned the highest rating possible from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons in three separate cardiac surgical categories.

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  • Local school district fundraiser supports Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital

    Local school district fundraiser supports Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital

    An annual Chains of Caring linking ceremony is scheduled for 12:30-1 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the Providence Health Park.

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  • Anatomy of a SHARC (Supportive Housing and Recuperative Care)

    Anatomy of a SHARC (Supportive Housing and Recuperative Care)

    SHARC is an innovative health and housing model for patients who are experiencing homelessness.

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  • Construction of Providence Alaska House Begins

    Construction of Providence Alaska House Begins

    Providence Alaska House, located in Anchorage, will include 45 units of permanent supportive housing and six recuperative care units.

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  • Free bicycle helmets available to kids, teens

    Free bicycle helmets available to kids, teens

    Free bicycle helmets for children and teenagers are now available at Anchorage Fire Department stations.

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  • Providence Alaska Foundation names Martin Parsons board member emeritus

    Providence Alaska Foundation names Martin Parsons board member emeritus

    Providence Alaska Foundation names Martin Parsons board member emeritus

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  • Providence ExpressCare available in Anchorage, Eagle River and Wasilla

    Providence ExpressCare available in Anchorage, Eagle River and Wasilla

    If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and have a minor illness or injury that can't wait, ExpressCare is a cost-effective alternative.

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  • Providence Center for Child Development first in Alaska to achieve Level 3 Learn & Grow quality recognition

    Providence Center for Child Development first in Alaska to achieve Level 3 Learn & Grow quality recognition

    The Providence Center for Child Development has achieved a Learn & Grow Level 3 quality recognition, the highest level currently available in Alaska.

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  • Providence names chief administrative officer of Providence Alaska Medical Center

    Providence names chief administrative officer of Providence Alaska Medical Center

    Providence Alaska has named Sarah Skeel as Chief Administrative Officer of Providence Alaska Medical Center, beginning Feb. 12.

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  • Providence Cancer Center earns national accreditation

    Providence Cancer Center earns national accreditation

    The Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, has awarded a three-year accreditation to the cancer program at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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  • The Right Time & Right Place to Care for You

    The Right Time & Right Place to Care for You

    Finding the right kind of care – at the right time and place – shouldn’t be difficult. We detail your options so you can easily determine which is best for YOU.

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  • Providence Alaska partners with local business to reuse surgical wrap

    Providence Alaska partners with local business to reuse surgical wrap

    Providence Alaska and Anchorage re:MADE have partnered to repurpose used surgical wrap and help reduce the amount of hospital waste. The material is turned into tote bags and paint drop cloths.

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  • Providence Alaska offers course on faith community nursing

    Providence Alaska offers course on faith community nursing

    Join the Alaska Faith Community Resource Center at Providence this January for a course focused on faith community nursing.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center adds two innovative treatment systems that enhance patient care

    Providence Alaska Medical Center adds two innovative treatment systems that enhance patient care

    Providence Alaska Medical Center has added two innovative technologies that will enhance patient care and ensure more Alaskans can receive the care they need close to home.

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  • Providence asks community to limit visitation during respiratory viral season

    Providence asks community to limit visitation during respiratory viral season

    Providence Alaska asks that children 12 and under do not visit patients who are hospitalized at this time.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center begins composting program

    Providence Alaska Medical Center begins composting program

    One of the biggest sources of hospital waste is food waste. To reduce ours, Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has begun composting the food waste we generate.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center designated an Aetna Institute of Quality for bariatric surgery

    Providence Alaska Medical Center designated an Aetna Institute of Quality for bariatric surgery

    Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals living with morbid, or extreme, obesity.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center honored as top health care provider in Alaska

    Providence Alaska Medical Center honored as top health care provider in Alaska

    Providence Alaska Medical Center has once again been recognized as the top health care provider in Alaska in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation’s best at providing high-quality heart care

    Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation’s best at providing high-quality heart care

    Providence Alaska Medical Center has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association for providing high-quality care for victims of heart disease and stroke.

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  • ‘The Walk to Remember’ scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13

    ‘The Walk to Remember’ scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13

    The 2022 Walk to Remember event will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in Parking Structure 2 (PS2) at Providence Alaska Medical Center and continue to University Lake.

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  • Providence Alaska Children's Hospital provides free immunization clinics for children

    Providence Alaska Children's Hospital provides free immunization clinics for children

    Providence Alaska Children's Hospital provides free immunization clinics for children 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month in Providence Alaska Medical Center Suite D-338 (D Tower).

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  • Providence Alaska appoints new chief executive

    Providence Alaska appoints new chief executive

    Providence Alaska Medical Center Chief Executive Ella Goss, MSN, RN, will serve as chief executive of Providence Alaska, the state’s largest health care provider, beginning Sept. 1.

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  • Hear Me Now: "It's a special joy to see people thrive."

    Hear Me Now: "It's a special joy to see people thrive."

    Listen as managers from Providence and Catholic Social Services’ RAIS program in Alaska reflect on their work to ease the way of refugees who resettle in that state.

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  • Refugees find warm welcome and fresh start in Alaska

    Refugees find warm welcome and fresh start in Alaska

    A partnership between Catholic Social Services and Providence provides gainful employment with on-the-job training for displaced people who resettle in Alaska.

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  • People with disabilities get on-the-job training with Project SEARCH

    People with disabilities get on-the-job training with Project SEARCH

    In Anchorage, Alaska, Providence works with several partners to provide school-to-work training for Project SEARCH clients.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Roby and Kaskae have received donation of body armor

    Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Roby and Kaskae have received donation of body armor

    Providence AK Medical Center K9s Roby and Kaskae have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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  • Providence Alaska recognized for superior performance in environmental sustainability

    Providence Alaska recognized for superior performance in environmental sustainability

    Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.

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  • Project Echo: Delivering advanced dementia care to rural communities

    Project Echo: Delivering advanced dementia care to rural communities

    Primary care providers in Alaska are partnering with dementia experts to increase health equity and access in rural areas.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Arf and Bruce have received donation of body armor

    Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Arf and Bruce have received donation of body armor

    Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Arf and Bruce have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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  • Providence children’s hospital  launches new brand

    Providence children’s hospital launches new brand

    Alaska’s only children’s hospital is moving to a new brand designed to provide a child-centric visual identity. The hospital became Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital on Saturday, June 25.

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  • Providence Alaska House

    Providence Alaska House

    Providence Alaska House is a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project designed to address the needs of elders with significant health conditions who are experiencing homelessness.

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  • Free immunization clinics for children at The Children's Hospital at Providence

    Free immunization clinics for children at The Children's Hospital at Providence

    The Children’s Hospital at Providence provides free immunization clinics for children 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month in Providence Alaska Medical Center Suite A351 (A Tower).

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  • Providence partners to support refugee resettlement in Alaska

    Providence partners to support refugee resettlement in Alaska

    Trainees from Catholic Social Service’s Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program gain skills and experience at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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  • Community health workers tap shared experiences to ease new life transitions

    Community health workers tap shared experiences to ease new life transitions

    The Munyanganizi family is among families receiving support and finding hope due to their partnership with a Providence community health worker.

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  • Providence Alaska, Dawson Construction break ground on Workforce Housing Project

    Providence Alaska, Dawson Construction break ground on Workforce Housing Project

    Providence Alaska and Dawson Construction will officially break ground Thursday, May 12, on a new housing complex designed to provide new caregivers a temporary place to stay.

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  • Celebrating what it means to be a nurse

    Celebrating what it means to be a nurse

    Providence nurses Cynthia Clements and Chris Cothran share what keeps them motivated in the ever-changing nursing environment.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Roby and Kaskae to get donation of body armor

    Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Roby and Kaskae to get donation of body armor

    Providence Alaska Medical Center K9s Roby and Kaskae will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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  • Colon Cancer Prevention and Nutrition

    Colon Cancer Prevention and Nutrition

    Did you know a healthy diet can protect against colon cancer risk? Let’s compare your patterns with the latest nutrition recommendations.

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