Birth Control in Nome | Norton Sound Health Corporation - Bedsider
Labor and Delivery • Nome, AK
Clinic Type
Labor and Delivery
Address
1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue
Phone
(907) 443-3311
info@bedsider.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is the address of Norton Sound Health Corporation - Regional Hospital?
1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762.
What is the phone number to call for the clinic?
(907) 443-3311.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Glassdoor: 3.1 out of 5 stars (employee ratings) (26 reviews (employee))
Patients praise
- Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is a major regional provider offering family medicine and hospital services in Nome
- NSHC facilities are integrated into the regional healthcare system and accept teenage patients
- Availability of telehealth options as an alternative or supplementary method to improve access to reproductive healthcare in remote regions
Common complaints
- Challenges regarding access to birth control in rural Alaska, including frequent travel requirements or inconsistent supply chains
- Legislative and policy barriers, such as vetoed bills that would have expanded access to year-long contraceptive supplies
- Medicaid restrictions often limiting birth control pills to one-month supplies
"There is simply no justifiable reason to veto a bill that would ensure every person in Alaska, no matter where they live, has access to essential medication, like birth control."
— Democratic Rep. Ashley CarrickSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nome School Board Approves Teacher Contracts, Reproductive Health Curriculum, 2020 Food Service Bid - KNOM Radio Mission — Jun 30, 2026
- Patient perspective: IUD swap under anesthesia - Bedsider Providers — Oct 28, 2025
- Babeland and Bedsider Join Forces to Fight the Surge of Sexual Health Misinformation Online – EAN Online — Apr 8, 2026
- Healthcare at the Top of the World: Long Appointments and Deep Awareness Bolster Health in Alaskan Villages — Oct 9, 2025
- As I Approach Perimenopause, I’m Thinking About Birth Control — Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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