Medical Park Family Care

11/28/2025

"Norovirus is a highly contagious, human-only disease. Norovirus outbreaks can happen anywhere and cause around 20 million infections a year. It’s responsible for over half of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year."

Last year’s outbreaks were the largest in a decade, fueled by an emerging variant of the highly contagious, hard-to-kill virus. What will this year look like?

11/26/2025

We take a lot of pride in our patient care! Thanks for choosing Medical Park Family Care.

Welcome Medical Park Family Care Medical Park is proud to have cared for generations of Alaskans in our local and physician-owned clinic. We are here for our patients throughout the lifespan in sickness and in health. Contact us Call Us at 907-279-8486 Welcome Medical Park Family Care Medical Park i...

11/24/2025

If you have been hit with a stomach bug recently, you're not alone. It's making it's way around Anchorage. Give your body time to heal by introducing foods that won't make you feel worse. Prioritize hydration!

Welcome Medical Park Family Care Medical Park is proud to have cared for generations of Alaskans in our local and physician-owned clinic. We are here for our patients throughout the lifespan in sickness and in health. Contact us Call Us at 907-279-8486 Welcome Medical Park Family Care Medical Park i...

11/21/2025

"Early, frequent cannabis users had a 51% higher chance of seeking care for mental health problems in young adulthood compared to those who didn't use the drug."

Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.

11/19/2025

PA Kristina Erhart is passionate about keeping Alaskans healthy! This long time Alaskan is one of our providers at Medical Park Family Care and she is looking forward to treating families and ensuring they can lead their best lives. We are welcoming new patients. Give us a call at 907-279-8486.

11/17/2025

Turning off the lights and lowering the shades are more than an evening routine, these habits can be critical to good health.

Exposure to light during sleep is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. During sleep, ambient light causes brain stress that is known to result in arterial inflammation, often leading to heart attack and stroke.

11/14/2025

"You do see an increase in risk with more servings of ultra-processed food products."

High intake of ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of colorectal tumors that often lead to cancer, a new study has found.

11/12/2025

Thanks for choosing Medical Park Family Care. We appreciate our patients!

Providing healthcare to Alaskans for more than 50 years! Accepting patients from newborns to adults.

11/10/2025

There is a direct link between alcohol use and the health of your brain.

New research examined the link between alcohol and brain bleeds.

11/07/2025

There are a lot of reasons to choose Medical Park Family Care but having on site labs and radiology makes for faster and more comprehensive care! We are welcoming new patients. (907) 279-8486

11/05/2025

A popular sleep supplement is now being linked to heart problems.

Headlines this week have raised alarms about the popular sleep supplement.