Alaska Press Releases
Providence Alaska care centers recognized for efforts to help patients control blood pressure
10/16/2025
Providence Family Medicine Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure control rates.
Connections to Culture: Program enhances lives of Alaska Native Elders
10/15/2025
Last year, Providence Alaska provided a $30,000 community investment grant to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to help enhance the lives of Alaska Native Elders.
Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Bariatric Center of Excellence reaccreditation
9/25/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has received reaccreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Providence and its Foundation bring advanced mobile breast cancer detection to Southcentral Alaska
10/2/2025
Providence Alaska is excited to introduce its newest state-of-the-art mobile mammography coach, equipped to bring advanced breast cancer detection technology directly to communities.
Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation’s best at treating victims of heart attack
8/25/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025.
Providence Alaska Medical Center to participate in active shooter drills
8/21/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center will conduct a series of active shooter drills this week. This training will not impact hospital operations — patients / visitors can continue to come to the hospital.
Fellowship allows physicians to merge social justice and treatment
8/20/2025
The Alaska Addiction Medicine Fellowship program offers advanced training in addiction medicine to physicians with the goal to serve vulnerable populations better.
Women’s Boutique to close Aug. 29
8/21/2025
On Aug. 29, the Women’s Boutique at Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital will close. To ease the way, select items will be sold at other retail spaces on the Providence Alaska Medical Center campus.
Providence Alaska Medical Center nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
8/21/2025
For the 11th consecutive year, Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines Quality Achievement Award.
A tiny miracle made a little sweeter with help from Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital
Poppy’s story – and Providence’s ability to help it have a happy ending not once, but twice – is what underscores the way Providence lives its promise to “Know me, care for me, ease my way."
A small but mighty crew: Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center is creating a safer community
8/21/2025
After losing her mother, Susan not only grieved her sudden passing but also faced financial hardship and homelessness. That's when the Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center stepped in.
‘The Walk to Remember,’ honoring those who have experienced pregnancy, infant and child loss, is Aug. 9
8/4/2025
The Walk to Remember, honoring pregnancy, infant and child loss, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.
Providence Alaska names interim chief executive
8/1/2025
Providence Alaska has named seasoned health care professional John Hill as interim chief executive.
U.S. News & World Report names Providence Alaska Medical Center Best Regional Hospital
8/4/2025
U.S. News & World Report has named Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) as the Best Regional Hospital in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings, the only hospital in Alaska to receive this honor.
A strong spirit: VOA Alaska helps youth find a brighter future
7/9/2025
To fully understand just how far Valencia Little has come, it is important to understand where she began.
Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital dedicates Panda Cares Center of Hope
6/26/2025
Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital formally dedicated the Panda Cares Center of Hope during a celebration event on Friday, June 20.
Providence Alaska chief executive announces retirement
6/25/2025
Providence Alaska Chief Executive Ella Goss, MSN, RN, has announced her retirement as chief executive of Providence Alaska, the state’s largest health care provider, beginning Aug. 1.
Events planned to honor National Cancer Survivors Day in Alaska
4/23/2025
National Cancer Survivors Day is June 1 and the Alaska Cancer Partnership is collaborating with a variety of partners — including the Providence Cancer Center — to highlight events across Alaska.
Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
4/8/2025
On March 6, DNV certified Providence Alaska Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of stroke care certification a hospital can achieve.
U.S. News & World Report names Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation's best for maternity care
2/27/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for providing Alaskans with high-quality maternity care.
Providence Alaska Foundation names Denali Kemppel board member emeritus
2/25/2025
The Providence Alaska Foundation (PAF) board has honored Denali Kemppel by voting her an emeritus member. Kemppel is being recognized for her contributions during her six years on the board.
Providence opens new primary care clinic in East Anchorage
2/19/2025
Providence Medical Group Alaska recently opened a new primary care clinic to serve Alaskans in Easy Anchorage. Providence Primary Care – Debarr began seeing patients on Monday, Feb. 3.
Providence Alaska Medical Center first in Alaska to offer breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer
2/18/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center will soon be the first in Alaska to begin offering an innovative, breakthrough cancer treatment for metastatic prostate cancer.
Respite program offers guests a chance to heal physically, recover completely
11/5/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska contributed $265,000 to Catholic Social Services’ Medical Respite program, which provides recuperative living quarters for patients experiencing homelessness.
Providence Alaska Medical Center adopts innovative care model to address nurse shortage
10/24/2024
Providence Alaska Medical Center recently launched a new care model designed to enhance patient safety and help address the nationwide nurse shortage.
Food bank and senior center team up to feed older adults in Valdez
11/5/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska provided $67,000 to the Valdez Food Bank to help fund meal-delivery services for older adults and provide emergency financial assistance to low-income families.
Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular care
8/21/2024
Providence Alaska Medical Center has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
The Walk to Remember, honoring those who have experienced pregnancy, infant and child loss, is Aug. 10
8/8/2024
The Walk to Remember, honoring pregnancy, infant and child loss, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.
Providence, community partners open permanent supportive housing, recuperative care facility
7/22/2024
Providence Alaska and community partners are set to open Q’et’en Qenq’a - Providence House, a supportive housing and recuperative care facility for people ages 55 and older experiencing homelessness.
Food bank and senior center team up to feed Valdez elders
7/17/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska provided $67,000 to the Valdez Food Bank to fund meals for seniors and provide emergency financial assistance to low-income families.