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Early detection works!

Mammograms find breast cancer when it's most treatable — before you can even feel it.


At PeaceHealth, we make screening for breast cancer simple with caring staff and flexible scheduling options. You can expect:


  • Fast, convenient test
  • Safe, low-dose imaging
  • Quick screening results


Watch how Cheryll Greenwood Kinsley's latest scan led to lifesaving care. Then take a few minutes to protect your own health.

Come to the town hall

You're invited to the annual meeting of the medical center’s Community Health Board from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. Can't make it? Share comments at peacehealth.org/comment.


Learn more on the event page >>

Beware of fake car seats

Concerned childbirth nurses urge you to watch out for counterfeit baby car seats sold on social media sites. One family discovered theirs in the nick of time.


How to spot a knockoff >>

Medicaid changes this month 

Important changes to Medicaid eligibility and enrollment begin in October 2026. If you have questions or need help signing up for Medicaid, connect with our financial counselors.


Get Medicaid enrollment support >>

Recipe: Acorn squash soup

Cold weather makes bowls of warm tasty goodness all the more comforting. This recipe for creamy acorn soup might just hit the spot.


Check out the recipe >>

Clinician Spotlight

Susan Wells, MSN, FNP-C

Family Medicine


Susan Wells, MSN, FNP-C, provides family medicine care at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. She works with patients of all ages.Susan is a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She believes listening and clear communication help people feel confident in their health journey. Read more about Susan >>

Classes & Events

Drop-in Breastfeeding Support Services

If you have questions about breastfeeding, help is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at PeaceHealth Ketchikan's New Beginnings Birth Center. Call 907-228-7640 to confirm availability.


Specialty Clinics Schedule

Heart, cancer, gastro and other specialty care providers regularly come to see patients here in Ketchikan. If you have concerns that should be seen by a specialist, talk to your provider about a referral. And check our visiting clinic schedule here: https://ow.ly/McZA50RQ49t

Fall health habits for family

Use the "5-2-1-0" approach to help your family eat right, exercise, limit screentime and cut down on sugary drinks.

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