Happy fall from MPFC! As we step into fall this year we are so pleased to see COVID vaccination rates increasing. And don't forget to register at giveakashot.com for the cash prizes available for those who are vaccinated in Alaska! We have COVID boosters for those patients 18+ who received the Pfizer vaccine at least […]
As COVID surges throughout the country and Anchorage, we are beginning to experience a shortage in available covid testing supplies. As such and in order to reserve supplies for clinical purpuses, beginning Monday, August 23rd we will no longer offer covid testing for travel purposes. Please visit anchoragecovidtest.org or covidvax.alaska.gov to find an alternative testing […]
If you have a pending COVID test result from a lab other than the MPFC lab (Walgreens, the library, etc), please do not come into our office until you know whether you are COVID positive or negative. If you need to be seen, please schedule a telemedicine visit instead. Thank you.
With the prevalence of the more infectious delta variant of COVID-19 the CDC has updated testing guidance. Fully vaccinated people who have exposure to someone with known or suspected COVID-19 should wear a mask in public and be tested 3-5 days after exposure. Unvaccinated people should continue to quarantine following an exposure and be tested […]
Our parking lot ATCO trailer has served us well during the pandemic and provided our COVID nurses a warm place to work over winter. We are now ready for these nurses to come back inside with us as demand for drive up services decreases. Don't worry, though...if you need a drive up COVID test or […]
Great News! The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for use in patients ages 12 and up and available at Medical Park. Vaccinating your kids allows them to safely return to socializing, sports, music, volunteering and all the thinks kids do best. They won't have to quarantine after exposure to someone with COVID disease and […]
Bright sun and long days are upon us! Along with vast local availability of vaccines for COVID-19, these days bring the promise of a more normal summer. In April, we at MPFC will be transitioning from the two-dose Moderna vaccine to the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. As before, to avoid waste COVID-19 vaccines will […]
With the recent expiration of the State of Emergency in Alaska for the coronavirus pandemic, please be aware that insurance coverage for COVID-19 related care will likely change. Under the State of Emergency, most deductibles and copays were waived for COVID-related care and telehealth visits were covered at the same rates as in-office visits. We […]
With increased coronavirus test supply availability, we are now able to offer COVID testing required for travel for established patients of MPFC. Please call to schedule a drive-up test for the day you require testing. Note that we are not able to determine for you whether out test meets the requirements of your destination. We […]
Are you expecting? Adopting? Or considering a change for your children's care to the individualized, specialty healthcare for infants through adolescents in our pediatric department? Dr. Michelle Laufer and NP Desiree Cook offer free, informational visits either in person or via telemedicine so you can get to know us and our practice and decide if […]