Traditional Healing Clinic - Southcentral Foundation
Tribal Healing • Nome, AK • Since 1982
About
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.
Clinic Type
Tribal Healing
Address
Traditional Healing Clinic 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Suite 1010 Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone
907-729-4958
insurance@alaska.gov
Opening Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 86% recommend Southcentral Foundation (57 reviewers on Facebook)
Patients praise
- Strong cultural competence and respect for Alaska Native traditions
- High patient appreciation for traditional healing integration with Western medicine
- Valued as a unique service for addressing pain and behavioral health needs
- Improvements in clinic environment following recent renovations
- High levels of patient agency and empowerment via the Nuka System of Care
Common complaints
- Gaps in rural service availability
- Need for improved communication regarding referrals and follow-up care
- Desire for increased cultural activity integration
- Concerns regarding the accessibility of Traditional Healing services
"It is a unique service that meets a need not otherwise addressed. I have only ever received positive feedback from customer-owners."
— Primary Care Provider (blog post)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Southcentral Foundation: SCF Home — Nov 20, 2025
- Nome Clinic Heals Through Alaska Native Traditions - KNOM Radio Mission — Jul 4, 2026
- Tribal Healers Celebrate 20 Years of Indigenous Practices at Norton Sound - KNOM Radio Mission — Jun 20, 2026
- Nome Plant Symposium Finds Sustenance in Indigenous Roots (and Flowers, Too) - KNOM Radio Mission — Jul 6, 2026
- Wellness Center Work Ahead of Schedule, Coronavirus Could Delay Construction - KNOM Radio Mission — Feb 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More tribal healing clinics in Nome
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.
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