What's Happening in Anchorage, AK…

Alaska recently approved funding that will enable Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage to expand its emergency department. According to the Alaska Journal, the expansion is expected to cost approximately $12.8 million, and will add thirteen rooms to the facility, two of which will be

dedicated facilities for pediatric care.

Dr. Richard Mandsager, CEO of Providence Alaska, said having an area in the emergency department reserved for treating children will help reduce anxiety felt by youngsters in what can be a difficult situation. The specialty facilities should also reduce parents' stress, Dr. Mandsager said, adding that a large part of the intent behind the expansion is to give pediatric specialists the room they need.

Dr. Sandra Horning, who is a pediatrician working in the Providence emergency department, said the two new children's rooms are expected to bring new techniques for working with children to Alaska. Almost all hospitals offer pediatric care, but Providence's expansion will allow it to help children with special needs. At the present time, special needs children who require emergency care are seen in the adult facilities, which can then push adults out. The new, child-centered emergency rooms will alleviate these concerns.

Health care organizations such as Providence might consider working with a brochure printing company to develop Booklets about the facilities, which they could distribute to doctors in the area.
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