Alaska Press Releases
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.
Happy with horses: Therapeutic riding program helps Kodiak children thrive
8/1/2024
Providence's $10,000 gift to Kodiak’s Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Therapy Program will help the program serve more children in need on Kodiak Island.
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.
Home is where the healing starts
7/17/2024
The Guest House, purchased in part with $500,000 in community investment funding from Providence Alaska, can accommodate up to 126 individuals experiencing homelessness.
Study of new heart-attack medication to begin in Anchorage
2/21/2024
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.
'KIKKAN' — A film chronicling the life of an Olympic champion, cancer survivor, and active mom
1/25/2024
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.
Caring for the vulnerable with no strings attached
11/8/2023
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.
Providence Alaska recognized for exemplary environmental stewardship
10/31/2023
Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.
Mammography now available in Seward
10/12/2023
The Imaging Department at Providence Seward Medical Center now offers mammography services.
Seward Homeless Connection helps build a stable community
10/11/2023
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.
Cynthia Libby named president and chief philanthropy officer of Providence Alaska Foundation
9/28/2023
Providence Alaska announced today that Cynthia Libby, MBA, CFRE, has been named president and chief philanthropy officer of Providence Alaska Foundation effective Oct. 4.
Providence Alaska Medical Center earns second Magnet designation for nursing excellence
9/25/2023
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.
Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital marks 25 years of providing care to Alaska’s kids
9/22/2023
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.
Providence Cancer Center hosts paintings by Jim Coe
9/13/2023
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.
Providence Alaska Foundation President Suzanne Carte-Cocroft to depart Providence Alaska
9/12/2023
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.
Delivery program helps Kodiak seniors stay healthy and connected
1/3/2024
Recognizing the need to help the center do its job, Providence Alaska contributed nearly $28,000 last year so that the Kodiak center could enhance its meal delivery program.