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New grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Palmer, AK, Nov 15,2024-Mat Su Regional Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prev... ... Read More

Palmer, AK - October 29, 2024 – Every year on October 29, the world comes together 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 ... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer Gives Best Chance of Survival Palmer, Alaska, Oct 16, 2024 – The American College of Radiology now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms annually starting at age 40 for women of average risk. The recommendations are in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Americans and those of As... ... Read More

Palmer, AK, Sept 10, 2024 – This is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to ... ... Read More

Road trips, camping and fishing are a summer fan favorite to get to far out destinations, and they are an excellent time to practice singing skills, sit for long periods of time, load up on junk food, and enjoy the great outdoors. However, for those that are at risk of developing a pressure injury, road trips and outdoor activities can do extensive harm to the body. Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are localized injuries to the skin and underlying tissues. They typically occ... ... Read More

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 across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “We are very proud of the safe and quality ... ... Read More

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 outpatient sites of care. At more than 36,200 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of the... ... Read More

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 and Palmer Food Bank and fight hunger in our community. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. “We recognize the... ... Read More

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 Health Foundation, Dave Wallace CEO, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center and members of the medical staff to include Chief of Staff Dr. Tracy Slager, and Pediatrician Dr. Bruce Hess were on hand to present checks to Michelle Overstreet and Is... ... Read More

Palmer, AK – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than three... ... Read More