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Alaska (IPA: ) is a U.S. state, located on the northwest tier of North America. It is by far the largest state in area, but one of the least populated. It is the 49th state, having been admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is most likely derived from the Aleut Alyeska, meaning "great country", "mainland" or "great land".

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Alaska is one of the two U.S. states not bordered by another state, Hawaii being the other. It is the only non-contiguous state in North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of Canadian territory separate Alaska from Washington. Alaska is thus an exclave of the United States that is part of the continental U.S. but is not part of the contiguous U.S. It is also the only mainland state whose capital city is accessible only via ship or air. No roads connect Juneau to the rest of the state.

It is bordered by Yukon Territory and British Columbia, Canada to the east, the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean to the south, the Bering Sea, Bering Strait, and Chukchi Sea to the west, and the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean to the north.

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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center - Provide primary medical, dental, and related health care services responsive to the needs of the community, especially those who most likely lack access to service.

Alaska Family ENT - Dr David S Killebrew - Ear nose and throat specialist. Somnoplasty treatment for nasal obstruction and sleep apnea
Meta Description: [ Somnoplasty addresses various obstructive upper airway conditions including: airway, obstruction, snore, snoring, sleep, apnea, nasal, medical, radiofrequency, somnoplasty, somnus, turbinates, breathing problems, sleep problems, sleep disorders, chronic nasal turbinate obstruction, breathing diso... ]

Alaska Family Wellness Center - Michael S. Fischer MD offers primary medical care, combining western and alternative methods and treatments. Includes physician profiles and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive ambulatory family medical care from newborns to adults using the integrative model, combining traditional western medical care with science-based natural and alternative medicine ]

Alaska Regional Hospital - Physician referral, volunteers, health care plans, physical therapy, employment, links, and newsletter.
Meta Description: [ This is the Home Page for the Website. ]

Alaska Women's Recource Center - Provides services to meet the needs of women and children with programs in substance abuse, family support, and domestic violence plus others.

Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic - A group orthopedic practice. Services and location information is provided.
Meta Description: [ A large group orthopedic practice in Anchorage, Alaska specializing in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopy, knee replacement, hip replacement, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and reconstruction ]

Better Health Pain and Wellness Center - Practice offering chiropractic medicine, physical and occupational therapy, DRS back and MCU neck pain therapies, and massage. Testimonials, FAQ, and staff profiles included.
Meta Description: [ Your Alaska Chiropractic Solution: Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers Chiropractic - Chiropractic Anchorage, Wasilla, Alaska. Better Health. Anchorage Wasilla Chiropractor . ]

Crisis Pregnancy Center of Anchorage - Free pregnancy tests, peer support, baby and maternity items, referrals, support groups for post-abortion.
Meta Description: [ CPC is a non-profit organization to help women (and their families) who are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. ]

Frontier Medical - Authorized Bruno dealer offering stair lifts, scooters, wheelchairs, automotive mobility products, and powered mobility lifts.
Meta Description: [ FRONTIER MEDICAL in ANCHORAGE, AK sells Bruno medical equipment. FRONTIER MEDICAL features Lifts for Scooter/Wheelchairs, Stairlifts, Lift-UP™. ]

Grendahl Eye Associates - Provides information on laser vision corrective procedures and conditions. Includes information on seminars offered.
Meta Description: [ LASIK, PRK, laser vision correction, eye care, hyperopia, farsightedness, myopia, nearsightedness, astigmatism and excimer laser information. ]

Healthy Anchorage Indicators Project - Community-wide system to develop indicators for tracking illness, disease, injury, suicide, abuse, behavior, lifestyle, medical care, child care, and environment.

Laser Vision Alaska - Provide complete laser vision correction to our patients.
Meta Description: [ At Alaska Lasik Center we provide a high quality experience, the best technology, and the best patient care to get the best results to help you see clearly without glasses or contact lenses. ]

Michael D. Manuel, M. D. - Plastic surgery practice. Includes description of procedures.
Meta Description: [ Providing Professional Plastic Surgery to all Alaskans ]

Natural Mystic Massage Therapy - Offering therapeutic massage employing several massage theories and disciplines.

Orthopedic Physicians Anchorage - Information on services offered by practice, personnel profiles, and visit instructions.
Meta Description: [ Orthopedic Physicians Anchorage is a well-established practice committed to providing the best orthopedic treatment to Anchorage Alaska. ]

Providence Health System - Hospitals, health plans, clinics, physicians, long-term care, housing assistance, hospice, advanced medical research, library, and community outreach programs.

Sarah C. Troxel, M.D. - Plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation, reduction, reconstruction. Abdominoplasty, liposuction.
Meta Description: [ Dr Sarah offers several plastic surgery procedures. Each are preformed with the same caring touch and attention to detail that Dr. Sarah is known for. ]

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