Maniilaq Association
Geriatric Medicine • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966 • 1 (based in Kotzebue) locations
About
Maniilaq Association is a tribally operated nonprofit providing health, tribal, and social services to residents of the Maniilaq service area in Northwest Alaska, including Kotzebue and Point Hope. It is the region’s largest employer with hundreds of staff and offers services through three offices in the United States (Kotzebue and surrounding area). Key note: the organization serves 12 federally recognized Tribes across a service area roughly the size of Indiana, supporting about 8,000+ people. For Kotzebue, Maniilaq runs the local health center and related programs, and regularly posts local notices such as events, job openings (e.g., Pharmacy Technician in Kotzebue) and community updates. If you’re looking for Maniilaq specifically in Kotzebue, check their Kotzebue addresses and contact info on their site.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Medicine
Address
Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
Phone
+1-907-442-7777
patient.advocacy@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye/Vivian Health (based on Google reviews): 4.6 out of 5 stars (Approximately 30 reviews (aggregated))
Patients praise
- friendly and professional staff
- effective emergency and specialized care coordination
- clear communication from providers
Common complaints
- understaffing concerns
- lack of flexibility reported by staff
- some historical patient experience measures (HCAHPS) reported as worse than national averages in past reporting periods
"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."
— Google Review via Birdeye"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"
— Google Review via Birdeye"She listened to all my concerns and issues with my health. She is a very good and friendly Doctor. I wish there were more like her. TY"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. EdwardsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Out on Ice Safety and Self-Rescue Class Held in Kotzebue - Maniilaq Association — Dec 18, 2025
- $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
- March is National Nutrition Month and salmon is healthy, nutrient-dense food — Mar 20, 2026
- Employee Spotlight: Gil Leask, General Manager — Dec 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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