Fairbanks: Health Care

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, the only civilian hospital in the region, serves 98,000 people in an area covering some 250,000 square miles. Operated by the Banner Health System, Fairbanks Memorial is a modern 142-bed facility that has been expanded and remodeled several times since its opening in 1972. Recent additions to the hospital include a newly expanded laboratory, Mental Health wing and Cancer Treatment Center. Memorial Hospital's sister hospital in Denali Center is a 110-bed facility.

Bassett Army Hospital at Fort Wainwright serves military personnel and retirees. Clinics in the area are the Tanana Valley Clinic, the Fairbanks Clinic, and a public health center.