Norton Sound Regional Hospital
Tribal Healing • 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
Tribal Healing
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 (cited by hospitalsandclinics.net): 4.6/5
- Vivian Health (primarily healthcare professionals): 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Modern facility for the region
- Positive workplace environment noted by some healthcare professionals
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding the 24-hour call line service
- Need for formal processes to address patient complaints and grievances
"Great modern hospital for the region."
— MedicalRecords.com"Caring, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to take time with patients."
— HealthgradesSynthesized 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.
More tribal healing clinics in Nome
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is a nonprofit Alaska Native–owned health care organization founded in 1982 under CIRI. It serves about 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people in and around Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and nearby villages. SCF operates the Nuka System of Care and has co-managed the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) since 1999. It emphasizes community-guided, culturally centered health and social services and is one of Alaska’s largest federally recognized tribal health organizations. SCF’s headquarters are in Anchorage, with multiple offices in the area. If you’re seeking information about a Traditional Healing Clinic specifically in Nome, SCF’s primary operations are in the Anchorage region; there isn’t a listed Nome location in the provided materials. For Nome or other rural communities, contact SCF directly or check their site for any regional or partner clinics related to traditional healing programs.
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