Caring with Excellence

Providence Alaska Foundation

Excellence delivered each day through the specialized care provided in our centers of specialized care such as Emergency, Trauma, Cardiac, and Cancer.
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Specialized Care Delivered with Excellence Right in Alaska

 

Being able to receive specialized care delivered with excellence right here in Alaska is critical to the health of our community. You'll see Providence Alaska Medical Center mentioned frequently in the news when hearing about emergency, trauma, or rescue situations.

We've been developing specialized services over many years. For example, Providence Cancer Center has been treating patients experiencing cancer since 2008. Providence Alaska Medical Center received a Level II Trauma Center designation back in 2013. And recently Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska recognized our Cardiovascular Services team for the their expertise in delivering quality care with a Blue Distinction award.

“At Providence, we are committed to serving all while offering the best possible care to our patients.” Ella Goss, MSN, RN, chief executive at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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Our Impact

Thanks to generous donors, our care teams have been able to provide excellent care especially during these challenging times.

Exceptional Care

In patient satisfaction surveys, the emergency care provided at Providence locations around Alaska consistently ranks highest across all locations the Providence system serves.

Ongoing Education

75 Providence Caregivers increased their competency of IV care and management through targeted education by the Vascular Assess Team which resulted in a decrease of patients with complications related to IVs from 12% to 2%. 

Nursing Excellence

Thanks to decades of effort by nursing leaders, Providence Alaska Medical Center is a Magnet designated hospital ensuring top level excellence in nursing care.

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Our Philanthropic Needs

  • Cancer Center

    Your gift to Providence Cancer Center supports patients and their families experiencing cancer, keeping them close to home right here in Alaska.
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  • Emergency Department

    Your gift to the Emergency Department ensures excellent and fast care is ready when every person needs access.
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  • Heart Center

    Your gift to the Heart Center supports patients need cardiac care, keeping them close to home right here in Alaska.
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Providence Alaska Medical Center named Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In April, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska recognized Cardiovascular Services at Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) for demonstrating expertise in delivering quality specialty care safely and effectively, naming PAMC a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.

Health care facilities earn Blue Distinction Center designation by meeting nationally established criteria and objective measures developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations. The goal of the program is to help consumers find both quality and value for their specialty care needs while encouraging health care professionals to improve the overall quality and delivery of care.

 

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