South Anchorage ER
We want to thank the community for their overwhelming support of this project! We received over 240 letters of support and passed them along to the Alaska Department of Health for their consideration. You can still learn about our proposal below, and you are welcome to use the form below to submit any comments, feedback or questions about the proposed South Anchorage ER.
Anchorage is a unique and special place to live. With vibrant communities, high-quality neighborhoods and beautiful scenery, it is no wonder over 280,000 people call Anchorage home.
While this city is a wonderful place to work and live, it lacks enough emergency care facilities to properly support the population. Alaska Regional Hospital wants to change that, and we need your help.
Anchorage families and residents deserve the peace of mind that comes with having timely and convenient access to ER services. In an emergency, seconds save lives. That's why Alaska Regional Hospital is looking to expand its ability to provide life-saving care by building an emergency room in South Anchorage at 11841 Old Seward Highway.
The South Anchorage ER will be able to do all the things a main-campus emergency room can do. It will treat heart attacks, strokes, broken bones and other emergencies. This emergency room will bring hospital-level emergency care to communities that otherwise lack easy access to life-saving care options. The South Anchorage ER will be staffed with board-certified physicians and connected to the nationally recognized care and capabilities of Alaska Regional Hospital.
Approximately 22% of Anchorage ER visits come from residents of South Anchorage. Bringing hospital-level diagnostic and treatment capabilities closer to home for these residents will save and improve lives. The project will also improve care at Anchorage’s existing hospitals by relieving growing pressure on other ERs and reducing the amount of time our area’s ERs are unable to receive patients from emergency services crews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the proposed South Anchorage ER and a main-campus emergency room?
Q: What is the difference between the proposed South Anchorage Emergency Room and an urgent care center?
Q: Will this facility be funded by our tax dollars?
Q: Will I need to pay a transportation fee if transported from this emergency room to the hospital?
Q: Will my neighborhood see an increase in traffic?
Q: Will there be meetings to discuss this proposed emergency room?