Maniilaq Association
Community Health • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966 • Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue + village health clinics in eleven outlying communities locations
About
Maniilaq Association is a nonprofit tribally operated health and social services organization serving the Northwest Arctic Borough and Point Hope in Alaska. Key details: - Population served: over 8,000 across a land area roughly the size of Indiana; represents 12 federally recognized tribes. - Services: health care and social services; largest regional employer with hundreds of staff; operates through Maniilaq Health Center and affiliated programs. - Location: headquarters in Kotzebue, Alaska, with three offices nationwide (all within Kotzebue). Primary address: 733 2nd Ave, Kotzebue, AK 99752. - Founded: 1966; Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Nonprofit. - Contact: general emails include bhs@maniilaq.org, patient.advocacy@maniilaq.org, humanresources@maniilaq.org. - Notable local activity: supports distribution of resources (e.g., salmon deliveries to villages) and hires for health center roles (e.g., Pharmacy Technician positions). If you’re looking for health services specifically in Kotzebue, Maniilaq Health Center and its extended services are the regional hub, funded and operated by the Maniilaq Association to serve Northwest Arctic communities.
Clinic Type
Community Health
Address
Maniilaq Health Center, Kotzebue, Alaska (plus village health clinics in eleven outlying communities)
Phone
+1-907-442-7777
kandy.barlow@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Dial 911 or local Village Health Clinic; comprehensive emergency care in Maniilaq Health Center five-bed unit, 24/7; triage system; coordination with Qavvik Air for higher level of care
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Google reviews): 4.6/5 (30)
Patients praise
- friendly and professional staff
- efficient and helpful emergency care
- good overall service
Common complaints
- short staffing issues
- lack of flexibility in scheduling
"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"
— Birdeye review"Plenty of OT, housing included... No real flexibility short staffed"
— Vivian Health reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- $132M tribal health workforce housing project closes financing — Mar 19, 2026
- Public Finance Authority Approves Up to $250M in Bond Financing for Maniilaq Association Employee Housing Facility in Kotzebue, Alaska | Public Finance Authority — Mar 31, 2026
- Employee Spotlight: Gil Leask, General Manager — Dec 10, 2025
- Telepharmacy Blog: Medical Centers Extend Telepharmacy to Rural Alaskans — Jul 3, 2026
- March is National Nutrition Month and salmon is healthy, nutrient-dense food — Mar 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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