Norton Sound Regional Hospital
Public 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
Public 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 reviews)
- Google: 4.6/5
- Hospitalsandclinics.net: 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Modern facility recognized as a critical regional hospital
- Essential 24/7 emergency service capacity for the region
Common complaints
- Generally average patient experience scores as reported by national healthcare databases
- Scores for hospital cleanliness, quietness, and staff communication vary, with some indicators near or slightly below national averages
"Great modern hospital for the region."
— MedicalRecords.comSynthesized 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 government agency focused on promoting health, well-being, and self-sufficiency for Alaskans. It operates nationally within Alaska, with headquarters in Juneau and four offices across the state (including Juneau and Anchorage). - Key contact: doh.info@alaska.gov; main phone numbers: 1-907-269-7800 and +1 508 296 8859. - Addresses include Juneau (350 Main St) and Anchorage locations (3601 C St, 99503). - If you’re specifically seeking the nearest public health center in Nome, Alaska: this page confirms statewide public health governance but does not list a Nome office. For the closest center, contact the Alaska Department of Health at doh.info@alaska.gov or call 1-907-269-7800 to obtain Nome-area public health center details or a local district contact. Alternatively, visit health.alaska.gov for statewide resources and regional contacts. Notes: - Page identifies other identifiers (aliases, SIC/NAICS) and corporate-type details that may be extraneous for locating a center. - To find the Nome public health center directly, you may need to reach out to the department or use the state public health directory.
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