Foundation Health Partners News

DC among the best in the nation

Public Relations — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:39:36 -0900

By Brianna Davis

Fairbanks- Fairbanks is privileged to have the best nursing home in the state, and one of the best in the nation: Foundation Health Partners Denali Center (DC).

U.S. News and World Report rated over 15,000 nursing homes and announced the Best Nursing Homes in the United States. A total of 2,969 facilities were recognized as U.S.…

National Apprenticeship Week at FHP

Meghan Festa — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:26:04 -0900

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) requires the right number of health care workers to meet service demand, with the right skills in the right place. When resources are limited and positions need to be filled, what do you do?

“There is a shortage of health care workers on a national and state level,” said Talent Development Coordinator Karen Lapp.…

Cooperation key in health care education

Jaime Schwartzwald — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:58:46 -0900

FAIRBANKS- Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is a community owned and operated health system in a borough that is without a doubt a military community. It seems a natural fit for FHP to work with our military neighbors to promote a healthier and safer community. That was precisely the case during the fall session of the 2019 Farthest North Skills…

Goats visit Denali Center residents

Jaime Schwartzwald — Fri, 31 May 2019 11:25:57 -0800

By Meghan Festa

Fairbanks- Some four-legged friends visited Denali Center residents recently– three baby goats (aka kids) and a a full-size goat. Cedar, Sailor, Pearl and Firebolt cozied up to residents in the Denali Center courtyard. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the sunshine and furry company.

Lara Weisensel and her children, Megan, Thomas and…

Triplets delivered at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in March

Jaime Schwartzwald — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:29:11 -0800

By Jaime Schwartzwald

Fairbanks- The delivery of triplets is something that rarely takes place in the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (FMH) Women & Infant Center (WIS). It is so uncommon of an occurrence that no current staff could recount the last delivery of triplets at FMH. That all changed in late March.

At 11:22 and 11:23 on the morning of…

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital earns 5-star rating from CMS

Jaime Schwartzwald — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:02:59 -0800

By Jaime Schwartzwald

Fairbanks- Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (FMH) has been awarded a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). FMH is one of only 293 hospitals (out of 3,725 hospitals that participate) in the nation to achieve an overall five-star ranking, the highest ranking possible. FMH is privileged to join an…

Cuddle Cot Donated to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Jaime Schwartzwald — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:37:39 -0900

By Kelly Atlee

FAIRBANKS– Through generous donations made to the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital purchased a Cuddle Cot. This special bassinet is equipped with a cooling device designed to preserve an infant’s body after a stillbirth or other infant loss. This allows parents more time with their child…

Meet the real heroes at the FHP Heroes in Health Care Career Expo

Jaime Schwartzwald — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:43:50 -0800

By Meghan Festa
Fairbanks- Are you interested in a career in health care? If so, we have the perfect event for you. The Heroes in Health Care Career Expo is an opportunity for students to explore a variety of health care career fields, participate in hands-on activities, and meet Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (FMH) staff. All age groups are welcome…

Take a deeper look at parenting styles during the fall Particular Parenting series

Jaime Schwartzwald — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:56:14 -0800

By Meghan Festa

Fairbanks- Join Foundation Health Partners for the fall session of Particular Parenting. This four-week series begins Oct. 23 and takes place every Tuesday until Nov. 13 at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Madeline Nance, a certified family educator, will share information valuable to parents, grandparents, and childcare providers. The…

Dean receives MGMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Jaime Schwartzwald — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:16:35 -0800

By Brianna Davis

Fairbanks- Foundation Health Partners' very own, Rebecca Dean, MA, FACMPE, Practice Administrator of Tanana Valley Clinic Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine, received the 2018 Medical Group Management Association Lifetime Achievement Award, an award designed to recognize and celebrate the success of a leader who has inspired and…