Norton Sound Regional Hospital
Maternal Child Health • 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
Maternal Child Health
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)
- Hospitalsandclinics.net: 4.4/5 (7)
- Birdeye: 4.2/5 (14)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for the modern hospital facility
- Instances of friendly and knowledgeable staff interaction
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding the efficacy of the 24-hour provider care line in village clinics
- Desire for 24/7 local emergency dispatch or staffing in villages vs. remote phone triage
"Great modern hospital for the region."
— MedicalRecords.com"Caring, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to take time with patients."
— Healthgrades"People shouldn’t have to call out to outside the village seeking help... We want to be able to get a response."
— The Nome NuggetSynthesized 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 Alaska Department of Health is a state government agency focused on promoting health, well-being, and self-sufficiency for all Alaskans. - Headquarters: Juneau, Alaska; main contact: doh.info@alaska.gov; phone: 1-907-269-7800. - Size and structure: reports as a government agency with an active status; workforce around 75 employees. - Key focus areas relevant to the query: healthcare programs for women, children, and families; public health initiatives; EMS readiness and pediatric care collaboration (examples include CHAMPS FOR CHILDREN and the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment). - Related offices and affiliations include various Alaska state offices (and related health entities) with multiple offices in Juneau and Anchorage. - For specific initiatives or programs targeting Women’s, Children’s, and Family Health in Nome, check Alaska DHSS/Department of Health program pages or contact the department directly for Nome-specific services and contacts.
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