Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center’s (CAIHC) new Ambulatory Surgery Clinic (ASC) has been open and taking patients for the last couple of months. Last month, the ASC offered tours of the facility to Tanana Chiefs staff and introduced us to some of their processes! Participants got to perform mock surgeries and intubations and used sonogram technology to find veins and nerves in our training mannequins.
“We are currently performing gynecological procedures as well as general surgery, GI scopes, and dental cases,” says Lee Yale, ASC Manager. “We are averaging 15 patients per week and are increasing our volume weekly. I am so happy to have this extended service for our patients.”
Lindsey Ewen, Lead ASC Perioperative Nurse, sings the praises of the ASC clinical staff. “We have an amazing team with a ton of surgical experience, and it shows in the satisfaction of our patients. When you can take something that people are fearful of and make it a positive experience for patients, it is one of the biggest reasons ASC staff love to come to work.”
CAIHC has also partnered with Alaska Native Medical Center and offers orthopedic procedures in the ASC facility every two weeks. TCC is proud to bring services closer to home for our patients
