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Maniilaq Association, Kotzebue

Maniilaq Association

Community Health • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966 • Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue + village health clinics in eleven outlying communities locations

About

Maniilaq Association is a nonprofit tribally operated health and social services organization serving the Northwest Arctic Borough and Point Hope in Alaska. Key details: - Population served: over 8,000 across a land area roughly the size of Indiana; represents 12 federally recognized tribes. - Services: health care and social services; largest regional employer with hundreds of staff; operates through Maniilaq Health Center and affiliated programs. - Location: headquarters in Kotzebue, Alaska, with three offices nationwide (all within Kotzebue). Primary address: 733 2nd Ave, Kotzebue, AK 99752. - Founded: 1966; Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Nonprofit. - Contact: general emails include bhs@maniilaq.org, patient.advocacy@maniilaq.org, humanresources@maniilaq.org. - Notable local activity: supports distribution of resources (e.g., salmon deliveries to villages) and hires for health center roles (e.g., Pharmacy Technician positions). If you’re looking for health services specifically in Kotzebue, Maniilaq Health Center and its extended services are the regional hub, funded and operated by the Maniilaq Association to serve Northwest Arctic communities.

Clinic Type

Community Health

Address

Maniilaq Health Center, Kotzebue, Alaska (plus village health clinics in eleven outlying communities)

Phone

+1-907-442-7777

Email

kandy.barlow@maniilaq.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Dial 911 or local Village Health Clinic; comprehensive emergency care in Maniilaq Health Center five-bed unit, 24/7; triage system; coordination with Qavvik Air for higher level of care

Services Offered

  • Medical Services
  • Community Health Services
  • Emergency/Urgent Care
  • Nursing
  • Village Health Clinics
  • Primary Health Care
  • Preventive Health
  • Holistic Care
  • Accredited by The Joint Commission
  • Accredited by CMS

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Birdeye (Google reviews): 4.6/5 (30)

Patients praise

  • friendly and professional staff
  • efficient and helpful emergency care
  • good overall service

Common complaints

  • short staffing issues
  • lack of flexibility in scheduling

"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"

— Birdeye review

"Plenty of OT, housing included... No real flexibility short staffed"

— Vivian Health review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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