Expert Tips and Advice for Health and Wellness
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.
What is mono? Causes, symptoms and recovery
9/22/2025
Learn about mononucleosis (mono): how it spreads, symptoms to watch for, treatment options and recovery timeline.
Dónde recibir tratamiento para las infecciones del tracto urinario: Atención primaria, atención de urgencia o la sala de emergencias
9/11/2025
It’s time for that wellness checkup
Your annual wellness exam is an important opportunity to talk with your doctor about your good health. Learn why it’s so important.
Where to get UTI treatment: Primary care, urgent care or ER
8/10/2025
While a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be painful, it’s usually not a medical emergency. Learn how you can find treatment for UTIs at Providence.
Pink eye vs. allergies: How can you tell?
8/11/2025
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Allergies or pink eye?” you’ve come to the right place. Learn the signs and symptoms of both allergies and pink eye.
Tick bite treatment: When to see a doctor
5/12/2025
Got a tick bite? Learn from Providence how to treat it at home, when to seek medical care, and how to prevent infections like Lyme disease.
¿Cómo elegir entre sala de emergencia, atención de urgencias, telesalud o atención primaria?
6/11/2025
Recibir atención a tiempo es tan importante como recibir el tratamiento adecuado para su afección médica.
A dónde ir si necesita atención médica
6/11/2025
Recibir atención a tiempo es tan importante como recibir el tratamiento adecuado para su afección médica.
Celebrating Doctors' Day: A Message of Gratitude
On behalf of the entire leadership team and staff, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible dedication and commitment of our doctors and wish you a happy National Doctors Day.
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.
Celebrating National Women Physicians Day
2/3/2025
National Women Physicians Day is a reminder of the pioneering spirit and resilience of the women in medicine throughout history who’ve laid the foundation for future generations of female physicians.
Lowering hypertension in Black and Latinx communities
11/7/2024
Black and Latinx people have higher rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, than White people. Providence is working to close that gap.
A Physician-Created Platform to Speed Clinical Decision-Making and Referral Workflow
8/20/2024
Providence developed MedPearl, a product to improve accuracy of decision-making and increase appropriate primary-to-specialty care referrals while improving clinician competence and productivity.
Expired medication: To take or not to take?
10/22/2025
Is it really so bad to take over-the-counter medications that expired a few months ago? Find out from our Providence expert.
Home remedies for cold and flu symptoms
9/29/2025
Caring for a cold or flu at home? Learn what helps, what to avoid and when to see a doctor. Get trusted advice from Providence health experts.
Where to go when you need health care
6/11/2025
Getting the right care at the right time is important to your health.
Providence is working to end health inequities related to sepsis
3/29/2024
A Providence internal medicine physician shares what we’re doing to end health inequities that affect sepsis patient outcomes.
How to choose between the ER, urgent care and your PCP
9/9/2025
Learn about primary care, urgent care and emergency medicine now so that when seconds count, you know your options.
Finding a health care provider for seniors
7/21/2023
If you are an older person who is in the market for a new provider, how do you know what to look for? We give you some important things to keep in mind.
Wellness checkups are for all ages
3/1/2023
Now is the time to get back on track with your health and wellness, starting with an annual wellness exam.
Rise in pediatric flu and RSV cases
11/29/2022
Know where and when to seek care for your child
Advance Practice Providers: An important part of your medical team
Learn more about Advance Practice Providers.
Primary Care and Pediatric Subspecialties clinics relocate to Providence Health Park
8/10/2023
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.
Keep kids healthy, safe with recommended vaccines
1/7/2022
As you prepare to begin the school year, get the facts about what vaccines are required for kids and why.
Learn how you can eat better to feel better
6/20/2025
Did you know that what you eat can affect your mood? Learn more about the research into how food is related to our mental health.
Lung cancer screening saves lives.
11/17/2021
Early lung cancer screening and quitting smoking saves lives.
Genetic testing for breast cancer -- know your risk.
10/19/2021
During Breast Cancer Awareness month schedule genetic testing.
Men’s heart health: Prevention and wellness strategies
8/26/2021
Prevention is the most important step to maintaining heart health in men. Learn more in this conversation between cardiologist Dr. Beckerman and James Simmons, DNP.
Pregnancy: Everything you need to know for your journey
7/23/2025
Learn how to prepare for your journey to parenthood, including what to do before you get pregnant, early pregnancy and symptoms, and what to expect during pregnancy.