Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) is Alaska’s largest hospital and a nationally recognized trauma center, established in 1937. It is a 401-bed facility offering emergency care, surgery, heart and vascular care, maternity services, cancer treatment, behavioral health, and rehabilitation. Part of Providence Health & Services, it is a non-profit Catholic hospital committed to compassionate care, especially for the poor and vulnerable. PAMC is also affiliated with the University of Washington, enhancing medical services and education.

• Surgical Services – General, cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedic, and trauma surgery.
• Cancer Care – Chemotherapy, radiation therapy (CyberKnife), and genetic counseling.
• Neuroscience – Treatment for brain and spine trauma, epilepsy, MS, and stroke.
• Heart & Vascular Care – Cardiac diagnostics, interventional cardiology, and heart surgery.
• Orthopedics – Joint replacements, spine surgery, and sports medicine.
• Emergency Services – Alaska’s largest ER with trauma and air ambulance transport.

Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) is recognized for its commitment to high-quality healthcare, earning multiple accolades for excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes. In the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, PAMC was named the best hospital in Anchorage and rated high performing in seven key procedures and conditions, including COPD, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, stroke, and back surgery (spinal fusion). The hospital has also achieved Magnet designation for nursing excellence, making it Alaska’s only Magnet hospital. Additionally, PAMC received the Best of Alaska Business Denali Award for being the best hospital in the state. These recognitions highlight the hospital’s dedication to patient safety, high-quality treatment, and exceptional healthcare standards.

Mission 

• Serve all Alaskans, especially the poor and vulnerable
• Improve the health and quality of life in communities
• Commit to safe, reliable, and compassionate care for all

Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has received multiple awards and accolades, including recognition for patient safety, maternity care, and trauma care. 

Patient safety

• Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award: PAMC has received this award multiple years in a row 
• US News & World Report: PAMC has been recognized for high-quality care and equitable access 

Maternity care 

• U.S. News & World Report: PAMC was recognized for providing high-quality maternity care
• High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancies): PAMC was the only hospital in Alaska to receive this designation in 2025

Trauma care 

• American College of Surgeons: PAMC is recognized as a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
• Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC): PAMC is recognized as a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center