[PDF] Nome Primary Care Clinic - Norton Sound Health Corporation
Primary Care • Nome, AK • Since 1970 • 1 primary care clinic locations
About
Summary: - Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is a tribally owned, independent nonprofit health care organization serving the Bering Strait region (Nome and 15 villages) in Alaska. - It operates the Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome and multiple clinics across the 44,000 square mile area. Established in 1970 to address health needs of Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, and Yup’ik communities. - Headquarters: Nome, Alaska. Revenue about $22.2M; 171 employees (up 11.1% YoY). - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Nonprofit; Ownership: Private. - Contact/locations: HQ in Nome with additional offices in Nome, AK (4 total offices listed). Primary phone numbers include 907-443-3311 and related lines. - Related notes: The organization is also referenced as Norton Sound Health (NSHC) and NHSC; LinkedIn page available for additional corporate info. If you’re specifically looking for a PDF of the Nome Primary Care Clinic from NSHC, this page confirms NSHC as the provider but does not include a direct PDF link. Consider visiting the NSHC homepage or contacting them at the listed numbers for the Nome Primary Care Clinic PDF.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
PO Box 966, Norton Sound Health Corporation
Phone
907-443-3333
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Opening Hours
PCC Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday — After hours and for emergencies please contact the NSHC Emergency Department at 907-443-3203.
Emergency Care
After hours/emergencies contact NSHC Emergency Department at 907-443-3203
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the PCC hours?
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday — After hours and for emergencies please contact the NSHC Emergency Department at 907-443-3203.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HospitalsandClinics.net: 4.4/5 (7)
- Vivian Health: 3.6/5 (21)
Patients praise
- Clinic recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
- Staff reported as friendly with good patient ratios (in employee-focused reviews)
- Management noted as professional and knowledgeable
Common complaints
- Frustrations regarding reliance on a 24-hour provider care line instead of in-person emergency staffing in rural villages
- Concerns about the adequacy of remote triage for emergency situations
"People shouldn’t have to call out to outside the village seeking help... They need one or two people that can take care of true emergencies."
— The Nome Nugget"The hospital and leadership is amazing"
— Vivian HealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) | Nome, AK | Cause IQ — Sep 28, 2025
- NSHC Approves Housing Stipend for Nome-Based Employees - KNOM Radio Mission — Jun 23, 2026
- VFC Enrolled Provider List for Alaska — Aug 13, 2025
- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
- Healthcare at the Top of the World: Long Appointments and Deep Awareness Bolster Health in Alaskan Villages — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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