Providence Alaska Medical Center is a 401-bed hospital at 3200 Providence Drive in Anchorage. It opened in 1937 as Providence Hospital in downtown Anchorage, moved to its present site in 1962 and is a Level II trauma center.[1]
| Location | 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1937 |
| Present site since | 1962 |
| Beds | 401 |
| Trauma level | Level II |
| Parent | Providence Health & Services Alaska |
History
The hospital opened in 1937 as Providence Hospital in downtown Anchorage and moved to its present location in 1962. A $150.3 million expansion began in 2010, and a 13-bed Children’s Emergency Care centre opened in January 2018.[1]
Services
It is one of two Level II trauma centres in Alaska and has the state’s largest emergency department. Services include the Children’s Hospital at Providence, a maternity centre with the state’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit, heart and cancer centres, mental health and substance abuse treatment and the LifeMed Alaska air ambulance service.[1]
Organisation
It is part of Providence Health & Services Alaska, within the Providence St. Joseph Health System, with about 1,190 nurses and more than 850 physicians. It reported more than 5,000 employees in 2022 and is often ranked Alaska’s largest private employer. It is accredited by the Joint Commission.[1]
FAQs
How many beds does Providence Alaska Medical Center have? 401.
When did it open? 1937, moving to its present site in 1962.
Is it a trauma centre? Yes, Level II.
Sources
Key facts
- Moved to present site 1962
- State’s only Level III NICU
Quick checkHow many beds does Providence Alaska Medical Center have?Show answer
401
Sources
- Wikipedia. Providence Alaska Medical Center. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)
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