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Norton Sound Health Corporation
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Operates Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome and village clinics serving the Bering Strait region.
Source: nortonsoundhealth.org
From the organization’s page · Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is a tribally owned and operated, independent, nonprofit healthcare organization, founded in 1970 to meet the healthcare needs of the Inupiat, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, and Yup'ik people of the Bering Strait region.
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Contact & hours
Phone
Official pages list different details.
Listed details · 2
- 907-443-3311
Source: nortonsoundhealth.org · Checked Oct 12, 2026
- 888-559-3311
Source: Organization’s page · Checked Oct 19, 2026
Address
1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue; P.O. Box 966, Nome, Alaska 99762
DirectionsOrganization’s page says · 1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK, United States, 99762 · source · Checked Oct 19, 2026
Office hours
Contact page: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; not emergency-department hours.
General email
pr@nshcorp.org
EmailWebsite
nortonsoundhealth.org
Open websiteOrganization’s page
facebook.com/nortonsoundhealthcorporation
Open their pageEmail by purpose
padvocate@nshcorp.org · Patient Advocate
cmjohnson@nshcorp.org · Tribal Training & Development Scholarships; paper applications after December 1
waterandsewer@nshcorp.org · NSHC: CUAP & Sanitation
Sources: nortonsoundhealth.org 2 3 4 5 (checked Oct 19, 2026) · Organization’s page (checked Oct 19, 2026) · Official website (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Service area16
NomeBrevig MissionElimGambellGolovinKoyukLittle DiomedeSaint MichaelSavoongaShaktoolikShishmarefStebbinsTellerUnalakleetWalesWhite Mountain
Source: nortonsoundhealth.org
Posts mention12
DiomedeElimGambellGolovinNomeSavoongaShaktoolikShishmarefSt MichaelStebbinsUnalakleetWales
Communities named in their posts and events — not a declared service area.
Upcoming events26
Services & programs38
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Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Norton Sound Health Corporation jobs and clinical rotations
Where1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
Liitfik Behavioral Health Services
Provides mental health and substance-use care for individuals, couples and families.
Who can applyPeople of the Bering Strait Region.
How to applyCall during office hours or visit 706 N Street, Nome, or a local clinic.
Primary Care
Provides outpatient evaluation, treatment and adult, pediatric and maternal care coordination.
Who can applyBering Strait region residents.
How to applyAppointments and walk-in care are offered.
Village Health Services
Manages village clinics, health aides and visiting medical providers.
Who can applyResidents of 15 regional villages.
How to applyBegin care at the local village clinic.
Patient Travel
Arranges authorized medical air travel as payer of last resort.
Who can apply2021 handbook: IHS beneficiaries living in the NSHC service unit.
How to applyStart at the village clinic; coordinate authorized travel with Patient Travel. Confirm current eligibility.
Sources: nortonsoundhealth.org 2 3 4 5 (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Job posts1
Norton Sound Health Corporation Job Openings and Benefits
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? NSHC is currently hiring for several new positions across a variety of departments. View current openings and apply online at http://nortonsoundhealth.org/careers Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to start a new career path, there may be an opportunity for you at NSHC!
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Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? NSHC is currently hiring for several new positions across a variety of departments. View current openings and apply online at http://nortonsoundhealth.org/careers Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to start a new career path, there may be an opportunity for you at NSHC!
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Happening tonight! Join Liitfik BHS for a Craft Night in Nome! Bring your own craft, or use supplies already available. All ages welcome, but kids under 11 must bring an adult.
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Are you a pregnant or breastfeeding mother and have questions/concerns about the journey? Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m., CAMP and WIC offer a Lactation Help Line, providing support and care from a Lactation Consultant. Join the Help Line today! https://lactationhelpline Meeting ID: 814 8712 9295 Passcode: CAMPLC
Photos & flyers27
Departments & offices36
Primary Care
Provides outpatient evaluation, treatment and adult, pediatric and maternal care coordination.
Who it servesBering Strait region residents.
How to get helpAppointments and walk-in care are offered.
Village Health Services
Manages village clinics, health aides and visiting medical providers.
Who it servesResidents of 15 regional villages.
How to get helpBegin care at the local village clinic.
Patient Travel
Arranges authorized medical air travel as payer of last resort.
Who it serves2021 handbook: IHS beneficiaries living in the NSHC service unit.
How to get helpStart at the village clinic; coordinate authorized travel with Patient Travel. Confirm current eligibility.
Liitfik Behavioral Health Services
Provides mental health and substance-use care for individuals, couples and families.
Who it servesPeople of the Bering Strait Region.
ServesNome
How to get helpCall during office hours or visit 706 N Street, Nome, or a local clinic.
Pharmacy
Fills prescriptions in Nome and Unalakleet.
Who it servesPatients with active prescriptions, including prescriptions from outside providers.
ServesNome, Unalakleet
How to get helpCall the pharmacy for prescription service.
WIC
Provides nutritious food benefits, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Who it servesAlaska residents meeting income and nutritional-need rules: pregnant/postpartum people, breastfeeding parents and children under 5.
How to get helpSubmit Family Information Form and applicable individual application to WIC-all@nshcorp.org, or apply in person.
In-Home Programs
Provides care coordination, disability support and personal-care assistance.
Who it servesElders and people with disabilities or complex conditions; services use state waiver and Personal Care Services programs.
How to get helpContact In-Home Care Coordination for information.
Dental Clinic
Provides preventive, emergency and other dental treatment.
Who it serves2021 handbook: IHS beneficiaries, hospital staff and immediate families, and Medicaid recipients; limited emergency care for others.
How to get helpCall for an appointment; confirm current eligibility.
Eye Care
Provides eye examinations and vision care.
Who it serves2021 handbook: NSHC patients of all ages.
How to get helpRoutine care by appointment.
Endoscopy Clinic
Provides colonoscopy and upper endoscopy services in Nome.
Who it servesLow-risk patients; higher-risk patients are referred to ANMC.
ServesNome
Emergency Department
Provides emergency hospital treatment.
Provider Care Line
Provides medical advice by phone around the clock.
Who it servesRegional residents.
How to get helpCall the Provider Care Line.
Patient Advocate
Help navigating health care, resolving concerns and formal complaints, and appealing outside medical bills when NSHC referral policy was followed.
Patient Hostel/Pre-Maternal Home
Lodging across Greg Kruschek Avenue from the hospital. Without current TA/PA: $175 per night and $42 per day for meals; authorized accompanying escorts without their own lodging authorization: $20 per day plus $42 meals.
Hoursall year long, at all hours
Elder Fund
Limited annual funds for certain eye-care, dental and audiology products; travel excluded. Program suspends when funds are spent until more are authorized.
Who it servesIf you are 55 years of age or older, are an Indian Health Services Beneficiary, and you are a resident of the Bering Straits region, then you are eligible.
Patient Portal / MyHealth
Limited online health-record access; password help 877-621-8014, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
How to get helpSpeak with the front desk staff or your provider at your next appointment.
General Scholarship
Financial assistance for eligible higher-education students; apply through My-Cache and meet its application/document requirements.
Stan Andersen Vocational Scholarship
Vocational training scholarship; apply through My-Cache, preferably before the program starts, and meet application/document requirements.
Competitive Scholarship
Five $5,000 per term awards for qualified Alaska Native/Native American students in healthcare education or training; permanent Bering Strait residency, NSHC My-Cache requirements and personal statement required.
Doctorate Scholarship
Three $10,000 per term awards for qualified healthcare doctorate students; Bering Strait residency, general-scholarship requirements and commitment to work at NSHC for at least three years after graduation required.
NSHC Employee Scholarship
Higher-education assistance for regular full- and part-time NSHC employees employed at least one year before applying and through coursework completion; latest transcripts and class schedule required.
Infant Learning Program
Screening, evaluation, family plans, home visits, therapy and referrals; alternate phone 907-443-9602.
Who it servesinfants and children (birth to age three years) with special needs
How to get helpAsk your health care provider to make the referral for you. Call us directly to ask any questions you may have.
Quyanna Care Center
Long-term medical and personal care, incorporating traditional ways of living.
Who it serveselders from the Bering Strait region
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Services
Prevention education and personalized in-person or phone cessation support; nicotine replacement therapy when appropriate. Call 443-3365 to schedule or learn more.
Physical Therapy
Hospital Services department.
Radiology
Hospital Services department.
Respiratory Therapy
Hospital Services department.
Laboratory
Laboratory service.
Nutrition Services
Nutrition service.
CAMP
CAMP service listed on the official website.
Summercise
Program listed under CAMP.
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program
Breastfeeding peer counselor program.
Office of Environmental Health
Environmental health department.
Health Aide Training Center
Health aide training center.
Community Utility Assistance Program
Partnership support for water/wastewater operations, maintenance, bookkeeping, budgeting, governance and training.
Sources: nortonsoundhealth.org 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Public meetings & records
Schedules
Nome Pharmacy
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Norton Sound Regional Hospital, Nome
Liitfik Behavioral Health
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; urgent after-hours care 5pm–8am and weekends: 844-586-8773. · Nome and local clinics; after-hours telephone care
Endoscopy clinics
1–2 times each month; exact dates not verified. · Nome
Village clinic business hours; directory updated 12/29/25
Mon–Fri 8am–noon and 1pm–5pm. · Brevig Mission, Elim, Golovin, Koyuk, Little Diomede, Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet and Wales
Other village clinic hours; directory updated 12/29/25
Mon–Fri: Gambell 8am–5pm; Saint Michael and Savoonga 9am–5pm; White Mountain 8am–noon and 1pm–4:30pm. · Gambell, Saint Michael, Savoonga and White Mountain
Sources: nortonsoundhealth.org 2 3 (checked Oct 12, 2026) · nortonsound.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Good to know
- NSHC is the official acronym; NSRH refers to Norton Sound Regional Hospital.
- Village clinic communities are listed in the official clinic directory, updated 12/29/25.
- Village patients begin with local clinics; higher-level care is referred to Nome or Anchorage.
- Directory confirms program phone numbers: Primary Care, Village Health Services, Patient Travel, WIC, Dental, Eye Care and Emergency Department.
- Social Services department: (907) 443-4541. Patient Benefits: (907) 443-6408. Patient Financial Services: (907) 443-8905.
Sources: nortonsoundhealth.org 2 (checked Oct 12, 2026) · nortonsound.b-cdn.net (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Forms & applications5
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Sources & corrections
- Official pages (nortonsoundhealth.org)Read · Checked Oct 12, 2026
- About the organization, from its pageRead · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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