Pediatric telemedicine in Sitka means your child can be seen by a board-certified pediatric provider today, without a ferry, a flight, or a waiting room.

Alaska Children's Urgent Care and Outreach cares for Sitka kids via video by partnering with parents and connecting them directly to pediatric specialists who can assess symptoms, diagnose the illness, and transmit a prescription to your local pharmacy - all from the comfort of where you are.

If your child wakes up with a high fever, a rash that just showed up overnight, an earache that has been hurting for 2 days, or a cough that seems to be getting worse instead of better, waiting around isn't an option.

Our telemedicine service was designed for these types of situations. Schedule a same-day video visit and speak with a pediatric specialist.

How to Connect

• Video visit via phone, tablet, or computer

• No app download required

• Works on any device with a camera

Availability

Questions?

• 907-222-5090

Same-day appointments often available

Most insurance accepted — including Medicaid

Board-certified pediatric providers

Prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy

Serving Ketchikan and all of Alaska

What Can Virtual Urgent Care for Kids in Sitka Help Diagnose Over Video?

More than parents expect. Online pediatric urgent care is able to evaluate and treat the majority of issues that prompt parents to call in or visit an urgent care clinic. Online Pediatric providers can assess and manage:

Common Illnesses We Evaluate

• Fevers

• Earaches

• Sore throat

• Cough, cold, and flu symptoms

• Pink eye

• Rashes and skin reactions

• Stomachache, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Mild allergic reactions

• Headaches

• Urinary symptoms

Ongoing Pediatric Support

• Newborn care and feeding questions

• Lactation and breastfeeding support

• Medication questions and dosing

• Developmental questions

• Behavioral and attention concerns

• Mental health check-ins

• Asthma follow-ups

• Prescription review and refills

• Care plan guidance

• Referral coordination

It’s important to understand when online care is appropriate and when your child needs quicker care from nearby experts. Telemedicine is most effective when your child is stable, cooperative, and the issue can be evaluated via video without compromising your child's safety. That's why virtual pediatric care can be a great solution for parents who want a provider to evaluate symptoms over video, explain what's going on and provide realistic next steps.

When to Seek In-Person Care Instead of Telehealth in Sitka

Telemedicine is not appropriate for every situation. If your child is experiencing any of the following, please seek in-person care at your nearest local facility right away:

• Difficulty breathing or breathing that looks labored

• High fever in a newborn under 3 months old

• Signs of severe dehydration, such as no tears, dry mouth, or no urination in 8 or more hours

• A significant injury, possible broken bone, or head injury with loss of awareness

• Severe abdominal pain that is constant and worsening

• A large or deep wound that may require closure

• Any situation where you are genuinely concerned about your child's immediate safety

Built for Sitka Families and Southeast Alaska

Sitka sits on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, accessible only by air or water. No road connects Sitka to the rest of the state. When a child gets sick, and a parent needs a pediatric opinion, the options are limited: wait for an appointment at a local clinic, travel off-island, or find care another way. Alaska Children's Urgent Care and Outreach is the other way.

Access issues that families in Sitka face regularly are things most of the country never considers. Weather delays, ever-changing sea conditions, or a clinic simply at capacity can result in a family waiting a day or longer to be seen for their ill child. Our pediatric telemedicine service exists to fill that void. Parents can schedule a video visit, connect with a board-certified provider who treats children every day, and walk away with a diagnosis and treatment plan without ever having to leave Sitka.

Our telehealth clinic near Sitka, Alaska, helps families who need:

• A child-centered provider who understands Alaska communities

• Video-based visits for common child health concerns

• Guidance for newborns, infants, toddlers, school-age children, teens, and young adults

• Support with developmental questions and child health maintenance

• Help deciding the safest next step for their child

• Care coordination for children who need specialized follow-up

• Support with referral management for chronic health concerns

• Parent coaching for feeding, growth, sleep, behavior, and wellness questions

Alaska Children’s Care offers a welcoming, child-focused option built for the geography, pace, and access challenges of Sitka.

How Does a Pediatric Telehealth Visit Work in Sitka?

Using Telemedicine from Sitka is simple, secure, and designed for busy parents who need clear next steps fast.

• Book your visit online through Alaska Children’s telemedicine.

• Choose a same-day appointment time.

• Join from your phone, tablet, or with a camera.

• Join the secure video visit from home in Ketchikan.

• Share your child’s symptoms with a pediatric provider.

• Show visible concerns by video if needed.

• Receive a diagnosis and care plan when appropriate.

• Get prescriptions sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy if needed.

Book a telemedicine visit today to treat your child from the comfort of home, and connect with an experienced pediatric provider who understands your family’s needs.

Frequently Asked Questions