Norton Sound Regional Hospital
Emergency Medicine • Nome, AK • Since 1970
About
Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome is part of the Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC), a tribally owned, independent nonprofit serving the Bering Strait region. NSHC operates the Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome and has clinics across 15 villages within a 44,000 square mile area. Founded in 1970, NSHC is headquartered in Nome, Alaska. The organization employs about 171 staff and provides health care services as part of the nonprofit, tribal health system.
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
PO Box 966, Nome, Alaska 99762, US
Phone
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
- Google: 4.6/5 (Not explicitly provided for the rating source)
Patients praise
- Recognition as a modern facility for the region
- Some positive feedback regarding staff being caring and knowledgeable
Common complaints
- Some patient experience metrics (such as communication and responsiveness) show scores lower than national averages
- Mention of a lower-than-average Google rating in some reporting contexts
"Great modern hospital for the region."
— MedicalRecords.com User Review"Caring, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to take time with patients. I loved having her as my PCP until she moved to practice medicine in the far north:)."
— Healthgrades User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NSHC Nearly Doubles Patient Housing Capacity With New Hostel West - KNOM Radio Mission — Apr 30, 2026
- With New MRI, Nome Hospital Aims for Specialized Care Closer to Home - KNOM Radio Mission — Mar 4, 2026
- Norton Sound Regional Hospital ranked 11th most beautiful hospital nationwide - KNOM Radio Mission — Jun 23, 2026
- Koyuk couple welcomes first baby of new year at Norton Sound Regional Hospital - KNOM Radio Mission — Feb 15, 2026
- City of Nome to Transfer Ambulance Services to Norton Sound Health Corporation - KNOM Radio Mission — May 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: - The official Nome, Alaska city government site (nomealaska.org) provides information on local government services, news, events, and contact details for Nome, AK. - Nome is a small city (population ~3,699 in 2020) incorporated in 1901, located on the Norton Sound coast. The city operates as a government agency with a small staff (about 7 employees) and a reported annual revenue around $20.4M. - For emergency-related needs, contact Nome City government offices via the primary phone numbers listed: (907) 443-6663 and 1-907-443-5238. The site functions as the official portal for city services and public notices, which would include emergency information and directives when applicable. If you’re seeking immediate emergency assistance, use local emergency services numbers (911 in the U.S.) or your local emergency dispatch, then consult nomealaska.org for official city updates and resources.
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