Norton Sound Regional Hospital
Labor and Delivery • 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
Labor and Delivery
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
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 (referenced): 4.6/5
- Vivian Health (primarily staff/nurse reviews): 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
Patients praise
- Modern facility
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff reported in some experiences
- Positive workplace feedback from staff members
Common complaints
- Patient survey scores for communication and responsiveness are near national averages, with some areas indicating average performance
"Great modern hospital for the region."
— MedicalRecords.com review"Caring, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to take time with patients."
— Healthgrades user review"The hospital and leadership is amazing."
— Vivian Health 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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