If You’re Sick, These 9 Hospitals In Alaska Are The Best In The State

It's always a comfort to know that you or your family member is being treated at a respectable facility, so make sure you're getting the best care possible and check out these highly ranked hospitals in Alaska. Our list is generated from HealthGrove who base their rankings off of their "Smart Rating" which combines ratings from US News Rankings, Truven Analytics Rankings, and a handful of other rankings available to the public. See if your local hospital made the cut!

1) Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage

PAMC is the state’s largest hospital and a nationally recognized trauma center. They offer comprehensive care from cancer treatment to children's services.

2) Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna

CPH is a 49 bed, full service hospital that approaches wellness by including all aspects of healing – mental, emotional, spiritual, social and physical.

3) Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer

The three-story facility contains fifty medical/surgical beds and eight each of intensive care, progressive care, and obstetric beds, all in private rooms. In 2008, Sarah Palin, then the governor of Alaska (and future Republican vice-presidential nominee), gave birth to her son Trig at Mat-Su Regional.

4) Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks

Owned by the people of Fairbanks through the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation, FMH is operated by Banner Health, a nonprofit health care system. The hospital has won many awards including the Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Care Achievement Award.

5) Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage

ANMC recently received its third Magnet redesignation for nursing excellence. Only 7% of the nation's hospitals hold this prestigious designation.

6) Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage

Alaska Regional is the only non-military hospital in the state with its own landing strip. The hospital has consistently been accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading healthcare monitoring organization.

7) Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau

BRH offers a variety of classes and events including Mindful Eating and Safe Sitter Training.

8) Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital | Bethel

This smaller hospital serves 58 tribal communities in the region. They focus on holistic healthcare and mix tribal culture with modern medicine.

9) Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan

This award-winning not-for-profit critical access hospital is operated by The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Have you been to any of these hospitals? What was your experience? Let us know if you think your hospital deserves to be on this list of the best medical centers in Alaska!