
Maniilaq Association
Social Services • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966 • Multiple locations including Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue and 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
Social Services
Address
Kotzebue, US
Phone
+1-907-442-7777
kandy.barlow@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Comprehensive emergency care available at Maniilaq Health Center (five-bed unit, 24/7) with triage and rapid stabilization for transfer to higher levels of care via Qavvik Air
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 4.6 out of 5 stars (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff
- Effective emergency care and efficient treatment processes
Common complaints
- General patient feedback, concerns, and complaints are handled through the Patient Advocacy department
"Very Friendly and Professional. Check into the emergency room 1st thing in the morning with abdominal pain. CT scan diagnosed Appendicitis. got me on the afternoon flight to Anchorage and had my appendix out at 0200 next morning."
— Birdeye/Google Review"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"
— Birdeye/Google ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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