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Palmer, AK, March 2025 – Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has earned designation as a Level III Trauma Center following successful completion of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the State of Alaska’s approval process. The ACS verification process ...
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...d to present the symbolic check, were Dr. Tracy Slager, Mat-Su Regional's chief of staff, Esther Pitts, chief community impact officer for the Mat-Su Health Foundation and James Bunch, interim CEO of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Receiving the donation on behalf of Kids Kupboard were Hally Marshall and Milena Sevigny, executive director. The donation will bolster Kids Kupboard’s efforts to provide nutritious meals to childre...
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...rpose to provide safe high-quality health care to our patients and our community” said Chief Quality Officer Melissa Davis. “Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Mat-Su Regional Medical Center” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations...
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...to raise awareness of Stroke during World Stroke Day. “Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the fifth leading cause of death in Alaska,” says Amber Simonetti, RN, stroke coordinator at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. “Our goal is to not only preserve your life, but also protect your quality of life by continuously striving for excellence in our systems of care.” According to the American Stroke Association every...
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...trol and Prevention) estimates one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. But there are actions you can take right now to reduce the risk of heart disease. This February, CHS & Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is marking American Heart Month and the 2024 leap year with its Leap into Heart Health educational email series. People who sign up will receive short, fun-filled, fact-filled, potentially life-savin...
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Palmer, AK – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center support the health and well-being of patients. Beyond providing clinical care, Mat-Su Regional is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of the Mat-Su Valley as...
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PALMER, AK – Employees of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal ...
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PALMER, AK – Over the course of a year, the impact of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center adds up as the skilled, compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, the hospital is a major employer ...
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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center recently recognized some of its most dedicated and committed staff with employee awards for 2019. Those awarded were nominated from a pool of 800 employees, who work together in clinical and non-clin...
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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a select group of independent health systems that works closely with Mayo Clinic to improve the delivery of healthcare and better serve their pa...
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Oklahoma healthcare executive Dave Wallace began his role as CEO of Mat-Su Regional on June 5. Dave brings more than 20 years of experience in hospital leadership to his new position, including serving for seven years as CEO of AllianceHealth Woodward in Oklahoma. Dave prev...
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Palmer, AK – Over the course of 2023, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 172,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Mat-Su Medical Group physician clinics and other outp...
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Palmer, AK. Feb. 28, 2023. Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is proud to announce gastroenterologists, Shishira Bharadwaj, M.D., Divesh Anireddy, M.D., Seth Miller, M.D., and Sue-Sue Scott, N.P., recently joined the medical staff. The gastroenterology speciali...
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Total Community Benefit Exceeded $164 million in 2024 Palmer, Alaska – Mat-Su Regional Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 197,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering s...
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To celebrate National Doctors’ Day this year, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center along with the Mat-Su Health Foundation made a charitable contribution to MyHouse a local organization for Homeless or At Risk Youth in honor of its medical staff. Elizabeth Ripley, CEO, Mat Su Healt...
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Palmer, AK (April 2, 2024) – In celebration of National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day April 2, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center spread some love in the Mat-Su Community! Our team collected more than 1300 jars of peanut butter during our 2nd annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to help stock the shelves at MatSu Food Bank a...
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Local Hospital Donates to Charity in Honor of Its Medical Staff Palmer, AK, 3/30/23 - This year, to celebrate National Doctor’s Day, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center found a unique way to thank the providers who serve at the hospital. In lieu of gifts, Mat-Su Regional along with the Mat-Su Health Foundation donated money to MatSu Food Bank in honor of its medical...
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List Published by The Joint Commission Honors Exemplary Care PALMER – Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has been named a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of health care organizations. The honor recognizes hospitals that excel at meetin...
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Celebrates Heart Month with Grand Opening of Second Cardiac Catheterization Lab Palmer, AK - As part of its commitment to support the heart health of Mat-Su Valley residents, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has invested $3.5 million for construction of a second cardiac catheterization suite and new imaging technology that allows the hospital to offer more advanced cardiovascular services, diagnostic ima...
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This article originally appeared in the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman . It was written by Jacob Mann. The original article can be found here. PALMER— On Feb. 9, the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center will host its annual Go Red event, centered on heart health. The public is invited to this informative and potentially lifesaving event regarding their cardiovascular systems. Heart disease is one of...
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PALMER – On the heels of being named one of the nation’s top performing hospitals by The Joint Commission, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (MSRMC) has earned the NICHE designation, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to excellent care for elderly patients. With this achievement, MSRMC moves to the forefront of care for senior citizens...
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New Grade for spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety Palmer, AK – Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization and advocate for patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals acro...
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Palmer, AK – Samuel Adams, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon, has joined the staff of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Adams finished his residency in June of 2018 at The University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed his orthopedic spine fellowship training at West Virginia University this past summer. Ad...
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Palmer, AK - Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date research-based guidelines for the...
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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has been selected by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the top “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2014. The list features some of the most respected healthcare institutions in the nation, inclu...
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