Health Services - Maniilaq Association
Family Medicine • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966 • 11 outlying communities + Kotzebue (Maniilaq Health Center) locations
About
Summary: Health Services at Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue refer to the organization’s comprehensive medical and behavioral health offerings within the Northwest Arctic Borough. Maniilaq operates as a tribally‑operated nonprofit providing hospital, health, and social services to the Kotzebue area and surrounding communities, with a focus on patient-centered care, pharmacy services, behavioral health, and personnel leadership. The Kotzebue location (Maniilaq Health Center) houses key roles including the Chief Medical Officer, Pharmacy Director, and Deputy/Director-level positions supporting clinical and administrative operations. Maniilaq is the region’s largest employer and serves over 8,000 residents across a land area roughly the size of Indiana, employing hundreds of staff in healthcare and related services.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Maniilaq Health Center, Kotzebue, Alaska and village health clinics in eleven outlying communities
Phone
+1-907-442-7777
kandy.barlow@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Maniilaq Health Center provides comprehensive emergency care in a five-bed unit, 24/7; triage system; coordination with Qavvik Air for transport to higher levels of care
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are provided by Maniilaq Health Services?
Comprehensive primary health care including medical, nursing, and community health services; emergency care; long-term skilled nursing care at Utuqqanaat Inaat.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye/Google: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff
- Efficient emergency medical care and triage
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding lack of flexibility for staff
- Reports of being short-staffed
"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 review"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"
— Birdeye reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- $132M tribal health workforce housing project closes financing — Mar 19, 2026
- Public Finance Authority Approves Up to $250M in Bond Financing for Maniilaq Association Employee Housing Facility in Kotzebue, Alaska | Public Finance Authority — Mar 31, 2026
- A $132 Million Workforce Housing Project Could Change How Indian Country Staffs Its Hospitals - Ellsworth — Mar 20, 2026
- Employee Spotlight: Gil Leask, General Manager — Dec 10, 2025
- March is National Nutrition Month and salmon is healthy, nutrient-dense food — Mar 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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