Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is an isolated town located on Alaska’s North Slope. It has a small population of just under 2,000 people. Despite its small population and remote location, Prudhoe Bay is well equipped to handle medical needs with two local hospitals and several medical facilities. The local community Memorial Hospital provides general medical care and emergency care services for the residents of Prudhoe Bay as well as visitors from other nearby communities. In addition, there are several clinics in town that offer a variety of specialized health services to the residents of Prudhoe Bay such as family planning, basic dental, physical therapy, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment. Furthermore, the area has access to additional medical resources including air ambulance service to Anchorage should a patient need specialty care not available locally. With these resources in place, Prudhoe Bay residents have access to quality healthcare despite their remote location.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.