FHP 1st Care - Foundationhealthpartners
Urgent Care • Fairbanks, AK • Since 1972
About
Summary: Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is a nonprofit health system headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska, formed in 2017 by consolidating Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and Denali Center under The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. It operates four locations across the U.S. (all in Fairbanks, AK) and offers a wide range of healthcare services including primary and urgent care, hospital services, imaging, surgery, and specialized clinics. FHP provides numerous career opportunities across many fields (nursing, allied health, IT, finance, engineering, culinary, housekeeping, etc.) and employs about 229 people. Contact options include multiple phone lines and the general email fmhcommunityfeedback@foundationhealth.org.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
Inside Hattan Building, 1650 Cowles St.
Phone
(907) 458-2682
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Opening Hours
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week
Telehealth
Telemedicine services available
Emergency Care
Emergency Care
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New patient offer — null
FAQs
What is 1st Care Clinic?
A walk-in medical center open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., no appointment needed.
Do you need to be an established patient to receive care?
No; they can see patients regardless of existing relationship with Tanana Valley Clinic or Foundation Health Partners clinics.
What are the hours of operation?
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 7 days a week.
Do I need an appointment for 1st Care Clinic?
No appointment is needed.
Who staffs the 1st Care Clinic?
Board-certified family physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and medical assistants.
Do I need to be an established patient to receive care?
No. You do not need to be an established patient with Tanana Valley Clinic or a Foundation Health Partners clinic to receive care with us.
Can 1st Care coordinate with my primary health provider?
Yes, we will help coordinate with your primary health provider and arrange referrals for specialty care or physical therapy if needed.
Is telemedicine available?
Yes, telemedicine is available for suitable conditions.
What services are available at 1st Care?
Full complement of lab testing and X-Ray, access to CT services during weekdays, and providers who treat musculoskeletal complaints (OMM).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 3.4 out of 5 stars (129 reviews)
Patients praise
- Timely care for acute needs
- Professional and caring medical providers/doctors
- Convenient walk-in availability
Common complaints
- Conflicting instructions from staff
- Poor administrative/front desk communication
- Wait times during peak demand
- Frustration with referral processes
"Dr. Westfall and his team at First Care are the best! I went there with my 18 month old son, who was very sick and crying inconsolably. We were seen right away, and Dr. Westfall took my concerns..."
— Yelp/Yahoo Local Review"I spoke with different front desk people and received conflicting instructions from them. Since it's not the first time this has happened, I now have the distinct impression that they know not what they're doing."
— Birdeye/Google ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- First Care Clinic to change location in Fairbanks — Nov 14, 2025
- First Care Clinic to change location in Fairbanks — Nov 14, 2025
- Foundation Health Partners changes patient portals | Local News | newsminer.com — Apr 15, 2026
- Fairbanks clinic has potential data breach | Local News | newsminer.com — Dec 24, 2025
- Potential data breach at Fairbanks health clinic, officials say — Dec 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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