Communities named in their posts and events — not a declared service area.
Current notices3
Upcoming Holiday Closure Notice | Inuit Day
We will be closed on Friday, November 6 in observance of Inuit Day.
Please plan ahead and pick up any needed prescription refills before the holiday closure so you have the medications you need on hand.
The emergency department remains open 24/7.
Posted Nov 3, 2026
Deadline Nov 5, 2026
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Upcoming Holiday Closure Notice | Veterans Day
We will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Please plan ahead and pick up any needed prescription refills before the holiday closure so you have the medications you need on hand.
The emergency department remains open 24/7.
Posted Nov 2, 2026
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November is National Healthy Skin Month!
Your skin is your body's largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against infection, injury, and environmental hazards. Taking care of your skin is about more than appearance. It is an important part of your overall health.
For Arctic Slope residents, healthy skin matters in every season. Wind, cold temperatures, low humidity, indoor heating, and reflected sunlight from snow can all affect skin health. Regular moisturizing, protecting exposed skin outdoors, and seeking care when you notice changes can help prevent complications and keep skin healthy year-round.
Healthy skin is not about perfection. It's about protection, prevention, and paying attention to changes. A quick skin check today could make a big difference tomorrow. If something doesn't look right, get it checked. Early detection saves lives.
Upcoming Holiday Closure Notice | Inuit Day
We will be closed on Friday, November 6 in observance of Inuit Day.
Please plan ahead and pick up any needed prescription refills before the holiday closure so you have the medications you need on hand.
The emergency department remains open 24/7.
Posted Nov 3, 2026
Deadline Nov 5, 2026
2 reactions · 1 share on the original post
Upcoming Holiday Closure Notice | Veterans Day
We will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Please plan ahead and pick up any needed prescription refills before the holiday closure so you have the medications you need on hand.
The emergency department remains open 24/7.
Posted Nov 2, 2026
1 share on the original post
November is National Healthy Skin Month!
Your skin is your body's largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against infection, injury, and environmental hazards. Taking care of your skin is about more than appearance. It is an important part of your overall health.
For Arctic Slope residents, healthy skin matters in every season. Wind, cold temperatures, low humidity, indoor heating, and reflected sunlight from snow can all affect skin health. Regular moisturizing, protecting exposed skin outdoors, and seeking care when you notice changes can help prevent complications and keep skin healthy year-round.
Healthy skin is not about perfection. It's about protection, prevention, and paying attention to changes. A quick skin check today could make a big difference tomorrow. If something doesn't look right, get it checked. Early detection saves lives.
Posted Nov 2, 2026
2 reactions on the original post
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Departments & offices15
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital: Medical Staff Services
Provides primary care and consults with village health aides.
Who it servesNorth Slope residents of all ages.
How to get helpCall early for same-day appointments; appointments preferred, walk-ins may be available.
Helps meet basic food, clothing, shelter and utility needs.
Who it servesEligible tribal members in Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut and Wainwright; assistance is last resort. Enrollment, income, resources and residency are assessed.
ServesAtqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Wainwright
How to get helpContact ASNA for eligibility review and a self-sufficiency employment plan.
ASNA providers travel to the village health clinics in Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Lay and Wainwright for family medicine, dental, pediatrics, women's health and specialty clinics (cardiology, podiatry, orthopedics, rheumatology, diabetes, pain management). The trip schedule (each trip's dates) is posted on ASNA's Events calendar; the last trips listed ran July 13 to September 3, 2026, and none were listed as upcoming on October 12, 2026.
Who it servesResidents of Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Lay and Wainwright.
ServesAtqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Lay, Wainwright
How to get helpCheck arcticslope.org/events for the next trip to your village, or call the hospital (907-852-2762) or your village clinic to ask when a provider is coming and to book a visit.
Orthodontist one week/month; oral surgery clinics 2–3 times/year; specific dates not on service page. · SSMH, Utqiaġvik
Eye clinic services
Exams and optical services two weeks/month; scheduling and glasses pickup Monday–Friday 8:30am–noon and 1–5:30pm, excluding ASNA holidays. · SSMH, Utqiaġvik
Point Hope Clinic is listed by Maniilaq Association, outside the six clinics listed by NSB CHAP.
Village travel: ASNA sends providers out to the village health clinics in Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Lay and Wainwright — family medicine, dental, pediatrics, women's health, and specialty clinics (cardiology, podiatry, orthopedics, rheumatology, diabetes, pain management). Each trip is posted with its dates on ASNA's Events calendar at arcticslope.org/events. The last trips listed ran July 13 to September 3, 2026 (for example Kaktovik family medicine Aug 31–Sep 3, Wainwright family medicine Aug 24–27, Atqasuk dental Aug 24–28).
Who runs the village clinics: the North Slope Borough's Community Health Aide Program runs the clinics in Anaktuvuk Pass, Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Lay and Wainwright; Point Hope's clinic is run by Maniilaq Association. ASNA's Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital in Utqiaġvik is the regional hospital and sends its providers to the villages.