Where Tazlina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tazlina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tazlina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tazlina
The nearest ER is 77 miles from Tazlina
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 76.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Road Medical Center is closer (4.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Tazlina
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Tazlina runs above Alaska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tazlina
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alaska figure falls outside Tazlina’s likely range.
Care in and near Tazlina
No hospital or community health center in Tazlina itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tazlina; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Tazlina adults…
Tazlina runs above AK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tazlina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Tazlina adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Tazlina adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Tazlina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tazlina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glennallen | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper Center | — | — | — | — |
Glennallen, Silver Springs and Copper Center: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tazlina adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tazlina
Why doesn’t Tazlina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tazlina.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tazlina?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tazlina.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alaska figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.