COVID Testing Updates
As COVID cases increase throughout Anchorage we are pleased to offer our established patients drive-up, rapid, molecular and PCR testing at MPFC. A few things to remember about our process: 1- Established patients of MPFC may be tested without a provider visit if they have no symptoms and require testing following direct contact with a […]
Flu Vaccines Are Here!
It’s an especially important year for flu vaccinations! We have vaccines available on a walk-in basis during office hours for established patients ages 6 months and up. Both injectable and nasal vaccines are available. You can also request a vaccine during any scheduled appointment. Keep up that hand washing and social distancing:)
Happy and Safe Labor Day to All!
We wish our staff and patients a happy and safe Labor Day. Medical Park will be closed Monday, September 7th for the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday at 7:30 AM. As usual, our pediatric patients may reach a pediatric triage nurse for advice after hours by calling our main number, 279-8486.
Desiree Cook, CPNP joins our team!
We are pleased to welcome a new provider to the Medical Park Family Care team! Desiree Cook landed in Alaska via her husband’s stint at Elmendorf and joins our pediatric department as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Meet the MPFC coronavirus testing team!
Our lastest adapatation to the COVID-19 situation is the creation of a dedicated coronavirus testing team and clinical space. Call and speak with the testing team nurses who are well-versed in coronavirus test mandates and questions. After speaking with us, or following a virtual visit with a MPFC provider, visit our relocated drive-up testing site […]
Travel Mandate Questions?
With so many questions around coronavirus testing mandates for visitors and residents of Alaska, the State has created a page to help navigate the situation. Visit the site here for information on testing sites in the lower 48, mandates, and all sorts of FAQs.
Coronavirus testing updates for mandate and employment needs
Mandates got you musing? At MPFC we have simplified the coronavirus testing process for our asymptomatic patients. If you are a Medical Park patient and need coronavirus testing related to mandates or employment, you may be eligible for our simple, drive-up sample collection option. Our staff will collect and submit your sample to the laboratory […]
Wear your mask to MPFC!
As part of our efforts to keep our community healthy and in keeping with CDC guidelines for healthcare facilities, we are requiring all adults to wear facemasks while at MPFC. Children over age 2 are also encouraged to wear a mask. Feel free to wear your own (we love the creativity and self-expression) or we […]
Childhood Vaccination Rates are Dropping in the COVID Era
Yikes! COVID-19 has led to a significant DROP in childhood vaccinations. Let’s work together to avoid a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and meningitis. We are here to answer questions about whether your child is due for vaccinations or a check-up. And our office is screening, masking and accommodating sick and well patients […]
Celebrating our graduates…
This week we are celeberating our MPFC family graduates. We wish a hearty congratulations to our staff for shepharding their offspring through preschool and high school and sending these youngsters on to their next steps! Please checkout our facebook page to see our grads: Catherine, Ellie, Emmy, Jacob, AJ and Sheri!
