Construction begins on Sitka Hospital patient housing project.

• Position: CONSTRUCTION

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium broke ground in November on a new $3.45 million patient housing facility in Sitka. The 7,820-square-foot facility will have 18 rooms and provide housing for Alaskans from rural SouthEast Alaska who travel to Sitka for health care and require housing during their recovery or treatment. The facility, available for Alaska Natives and others, will be Medicaid-eligible and offer affordable lodging rates for...