Providence Alaska Medical Center Named Best Hospital in Alaska

“Our caregivers are dedicated to providing Alaskans with the best care possible, even with the challenges we continue to face during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Ella Goss, chief executive officer of PAMC and chief administrative officer of Providence Alaska Critical Access Hospitals. “This recognition highlights our commitment to quality and safety to the people who trust us with their care.”

In addition to being nationally ranked in urology, PAMC was rated as “high performing” in the treatment of ten adult specialties or conditions:

• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease);
• Heart Attack;
• Heart Failure;
• Kidney Failure;
• Pneumonia;
• Stroke;
• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery;
• Geriatrics;
• Orthopedics; and
• Pulmonology and Lung Surgery.

PAMC being recognized in the treatment of eleven adult specialties or conditions is seven more than the rest of Alaska’s hospitals combined.

“This year’s expanded report from US News includes new ratings for important procedures and conditions to help each patient pick the right hospital for the type of care they need,” says Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at US News. “Hospitals faced incredible challenges this past year, and the best of them have provided great care throughout the pandemic and continue to offer excellent care today.”

Best Hospitals was produced by US News with RTI International, a leading research organization based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.