Alaska Native Medical Center

Bob Brakes

The food at patient housing is terrible. The cheese burger I had tasted of plastic Wasn't fresh came in sealed plastic container. The staff very friendly, the atmosphere was bright, modern very nice.

Blu Dus

They called it inappropriate for me to come to the Emergency Room when I can’t even eat or drink anything. “It’s so inappropriate for you to come to the Emergency Room when we only treat emergencies” I probably have to wait till I become so dehydrated to come here. My primary care provider doesn’t even call me back to schedule an appointment. “Did you try Tylenol or ibuprofen?” Of course I did why do you think I came here? It’s supposed to be for natives but we get treated so poorly here. Like we can’t comprehend anything.

Becky Snoen

WORST PLACE EVER!! I had major surgery and started having the worst calf pain. I was told it takes a couple of days for a blood clot to form the first day they checked in ER. The next day it was worse, so I went back to the surgery clinic. I was told by a Sr. Surgeon, “It was just a coincidence my leg would hurt like that after major surgery. Go home and take IBU, I’d be surprised what it would do for me.” Apparently, I just wanted pain medicine. The next day worse! Went to my Dr. to be told I was maybe having a muscle spasm or cramp. But she couldn’t do anything for me because it was a surgery issue. The next day, I couldn’t walk, my calf was swollen, I massaged it for hours, bawling my eyes out and finally went to the ER. Again, I was treated like a drug addict, but I was persistent and they drew my blood to, “make me happy” and lo and behold my blood coagulation was doubled the normal amount. I was told that is a sign of a blood clot to go home since ultrasound left for the night and watch for signs of the blood clot passing through my body, “since it can cause death.” I was first in line the next morning, since I showed up early. I was told to wait in the lobby. She came out 10 minutes later and said I needed to go directly to the ER to start treatment for a blood clot. I have never been in there asking for a pain pill. I almost died because they’re medical staff were too busy putting a stereotype on someone cause they said the word pain. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE PLACE!!!! IF YOU CAN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO!!!

Ericka Marcum

I would not trust the orthopedic docters here at all. I have a broken libia with a torn ligament that supports my ankle and they refuse me any pain mangenent. I am stuck suffering cause all I can take is tyelnol and I am losing sleep as a result which is essential to heal. I am also due for surgery monday and it baffles me due to the neglect I am getting as a patient. Will be suing but at all costs go somewhere else where they have better expertise and remorse for patients.