News & Updates

SEARHC Expands Access to Care with New Front Street Urgent Care Location in Downtown Juneau 

SEARHC Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board Member and Tribal Health Leader Lincoln Bean Sr.

The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) mourns the passing of Lincoln A. Bean, Sr., a highly respected Tribal leader, advocate, historian, and longtime member of the SEARHC Board of Directors.

Renovations Help SEARHC Long-Term Care Residents Feel Right at Home

A newly renovated Long-Term Care (LTC) space in Sitka is helping residents feel more at home, offering brighter, more accessible, and community-centered surroundings for people who need ongoing supportive care. The refreshed environment…

Legacy of Ethel Lund Continues to Strengthen Care for Juneau’s Unhoused Community

Juneau, Alaska — The Healing Hand Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), has received a $25,000 gift from the Juneau Community Foundation in honor of the late Ethel Lund, one of…

Diabetes Education Panel Discussion

Date: November 18th | Time: 12:15 p.m. Listen to the virtual panel discussion with SEARHC healthcare providers. They will discuss how our healthcare team works together to support patients with diabetes. This will be an interactive…

Community Flu Clinics

Flu season is fast approaching, and community flu clinics will be held across various Southeast Alaska communities. Protect yourself and your community this flu season! The complete list of community clinics across the different locations…

Movetober 2025

Move to Improve Throughout the month of October, SEARHC invites you to take part in Movetober, a physical activity campaign designed to make staying active easy and accessible for everyone in Southeast Alaska. Movetober is a free, all-ages…

SEARHC Wellness Fair 2025

SEARHC Wellness Fair The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is committed to hosting a consistent Wellness Fair across the consortium to support the health of the mind, body and spirit. This event offers affordable blood…

Celebrating Recovery Month 2025

Celebrating a healthier future built on recovery Join SEARHC as we celebrate Recovery Month by uplifting those thriving in their recovery journeys, remembering the lives we’ve lost, and honoring the dedicated individuals who make recovery…

My Turn: Celebrating 50 years of healing, partnership and progress in Southeast Alaska

"Fifty years ago, in a small Southeast Alaska village, a group of tribal leaders gathered around a shared vision: to take back control of their community’s health. What followed changed the future of Southeast Alaska. At the time, the…

Mendenhall Glacier Flood Updates

August 13, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. Vintage Park Clinic will open at 12 p.m. to safely allow employees and patients while navigating road closures and other flooding impacts. If you need to see a provider, Ethel Lund Medical Center is open regular…

SEARHC Harnesses Technology to Enhance the Patient and Provider Experience

Cate Buley, MD, FAAFP, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer has been featured on the MEDITECH blog highlighting the implementation process and positive impact MySEARHC has had with improving patient care and access. From…

SEARHC Laboratory Earns National Recognition for Excellence

JUNEAU, Alaska — The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is proud to announce that the SEARHC laboratories have been nationally recognized for their outstanding quality and performance. This prestigious honor follows…

SEARHC Announces Launch of Opioid Treatment Services at the Ketchikan RISE Wellness Center

KETCHIKAN, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is proud to announce the expansion of its Comprehensive Addiction Services to Ketchikan with the launch of evidence-based Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services at…

SEARHC Welcomes Southeast Medical Clinic to Its Care Network, Further Strengthening Internal Medicine and Family Practice Services

JUNEAU, Alaska – The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is pleased to announce that Southeast Medical Clinic (SMC) will be joining the SEARHC care network, effective April 1, 2025. This partnership further enhances the…

SEARHC Achieves Milestone with Completion of Initial DNV Accreditation Survey

SITKA, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), proudly announces the successful completion of its initial DNV accreditation survey, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering high-quality…

SEARHC Expands Access to Specialty Care with New Procedure Clinic

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is thrilled to announce a major milestone in bringing more healthcare options closer to home. On Thursday, Nov. 7, SEARHC will open a new procedure clinic in Juneau…

SEARHC Helps Lead the Nation in Innovative Approaches to Improving Maternal and Infant Health for Southeast Communities

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is focused on improving maternal, infant and child health through two related pilot programs aimed at supporting the health and well-being of American Indian/Alaska…

Seven Confirmed Cases of Pertussis in Southeast

Seven Confirmed Cases of Pertussis in Southeast: SEARHC Urges Community Vigilance JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has confirmed seven cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Southeast…

Recognized with High Marks, SEARHC Achieves Full Accreditation Status at its Wrangell Medical Center

WRANGELL, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the residents and visitors of Southeast Alaska, is proud to announce that the SEARHC Wrangell Medical…

SEARHC Announces Appointment of Dr. Cate Buley as Chief Medical Officer

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is committed to continually innovating and evolving our operating model to bring the best healthcare for our communities. With our mission in mind, SEARHC is pleased to…

SEARHC Announces Cardiology Service Expansion at Ethel Lund Medical Center in Juneau, Bringing Specialized Care Closer to Home

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is elevating the care and technology available to patients and their families throughout Southeast Alaska with the addition of cardiology services, now available at…

UAB partners with SEARHC to improve oral health of Southeast Alaska Natives

JUNEAU, Alaska – American Indian and Alaska Natives experience the highest burden of oral health issues among populations. Therefore, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry are partnering with the…

SEARHC Announces Physical Therapy Services Expansion with the Acquisition of Juneau Physical Therapy

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is committed to its 2024 strategic goal of being a provider of choice. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the patient experience and provide the best healthcare…

SEARHC Announces Minimum Base Pay Increase, Bringing Hourly Pay to $25 

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is committed to its 2024 strategic goal of becoming the employer of choice. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the overall compensation structure, SEARHC is proud…

SEARHC and KTBC Agree to a Process for Establishing an Outpatient Substance Use Disorders Clinic to Support the Ketchikan Community

SEARHC and KTBC Agree to a Process for Establishing an Outpatient Substance Use Disorders Clinic to Support the Ketchikan Community JUNEAU, Alaska – Substance misuse and addiction is a serious and growing problem in Ketchikan that…

SEARHC Partners with Sonara Health to Increase Access to Take-Home Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

SEARHC Partners with Sonara Health to Increase Access to Take-Home Medication for Opioid Use Disorder JUNEAU, Alaska – Over the course of the past decade, the opioid epidemic has risen dramatically and continues to be identified as a…

Juneau Community Invited to Open House at Vintage Park Campus

JUNEAU, Alaska – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is proud to announce the opening of its latest medical facility at the Vintage Park Campus, in Juneau and invites the community to check it out. SEARHC broke ground on…

Walker Foundation Continues to Empower the Wrangell, Alaska Community with Grant Funding Opportunities

Wrangell, AK – The Walker Foundation is proud to announce its latest round of grant awards, aimed at empowering the community and strengthening the area's infrastructure. This spring, the foundation has awarded more than $70,000 in grants…

SEARHC Wrangell Long-Term Care Receives Federal Recognition for High Quality Care and Services

WRANGELL, AK – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Wrangell Long-Term Care (WLTC) announced that it has successfully completed the annual survey by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with zero…

SEARHC Integrates Call Center for Sitka

Juneau, AK – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is excited to announce the addition of Sitka to the centralized call center located in Juneau. The purpose of the call center is to enhance the SEARHC patient experience by…

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Plans to Welcome Juneau Youth Services to Network

JUNEAU, Alaska – The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) announced it has entered into a letter of intent to transition Juneau Youth Services (JYS) programs to SEARHC. In recent years, JYS, like many not-for-profits, has…

Juneau Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. to Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

JUNEAU, Alaska – The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has announced an agreement for Juneau Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) to join SEARHC. Juneau OB/GYN is a personalized, comprehensive practice that offers…

Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2023

  SITKA, Alaska – The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helped welcome baby girl Lyla Belle Miller to the world on January 14, the first baby delivered at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) in 2023. Lyla Belle…

SEARHC Integrates Call Center for Angoon and Hoonah

Juneau, AK – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is excited to announce the addition of Angoon and Hoonah to the corporate office call center located in Juneau. The purpose of the call center is to enhance the SEARHC…

SEARHC Opening New Opioid Treatment Clinic in Sitka

SITKA, Alaska – In the past decade, the opioid epidemic has risen dramatically and continues to negatively impact our communities across the state. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is committed to partnering with the…

SEARHC Announces Launch of Heart Matters 28-Day Health Program

JUNEAU, Alaska – February is National Heart Health Month which promotes taking daily steps to decrease the risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. To empower Southeast Alaskans and provide them resources…

SEARHC Opening New Juneau Physical Rehabilitation Clinic with Expanded Services at 1720 Crest Street

JUNEAU, AK – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) announces the grand opening of its new, expanded Physical Rehabilitation Clinic at the old Armory Log Cabin at 1720 Crest Street in Juneau. The new SEARHC Physical…

SEARHC Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with No-Cost 3D Mammograms Across Southeast Alaska

Juneau, AK – October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of the disease and to explore research into the causes, treatments and cures for breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness…

Wrangell Medical Center Recognized for Quality Laboratory Services

Wrangell, AK – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium’s (SEARHC) Wrangell Medical Center has met all the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program and standards enable…

SEARHC Partners with Tlingit & Haida to Honor Recovery Month

JUNEAU, AK – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is honored to join Tlingit & Haida to host three Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Walk events to honor and remember loved ones lost to substance abuse during September –…

SEARHC Invites Southeast Alaskans to Participate in Movetober

JUNEAU, Alaska –  With winter right around the corner, staying active is an effective way to improve physical fitness, maintaining both mental and physical health, and can help ward off seasonal affective disorder. SEARHC is excited to…

SEARHC Celebrates the Return of ROAR 2022 Women’s Conference

JUNEAU, Alaska – Save the date this Mother’s Day weekend, because for the first time in over a year SEARHC will be hosting the ROAR Women’s Conference at Centennial Hall. This community event promises to inspire, uplift and empower every…

Sitkans Invited to Medicare and Social Security Retirement Benefits Presentation

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and Cynthia Gibson, CFP®, LPL Financial Advisor with Wayfinder Wealth, invite all Sitkans to attend a joint presentation aimed at answering questions about Medicare and Social Security…

SEARHC Welcomes Rainforest Pediatric Care into the Care Network

On March 30, 2022, Rainforest Pediatric Care will become the newest member of the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium’s (SEARHC) Care Network, expanding SEARHC’s pediatric care services in Juneau. Since 2000, Rainforest Pediatric…

SEARHC Opens Dedicated Opioid Treatment Program in Juneau

JUNEAU, Alaska – In the past decade, the opioid epidemic has risen dramatically and has been identified as a public health crisis. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) recognizes opioid use disorders, like other chronic…

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Announces Crossings Closure in Wrangell

Wrangell, January 12, 2022 – Health care systems throughout the United States have been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has not been immune. SEARHC’s adolescent…

Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2022

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helped welcome baby girl Natalie Cove Hamer to the world on January 4, the first baby delivered at Mount Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) in 2022. Natalie Cove Hamer was born at 3:33 a.m…