Maniilaq Association
Dental • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966
About
Maniilaq Association is a nonprofit tribally operated health and social services organization serving the Northwest Arctic Borough and Point Hope, Alaska. Key points: - Operates as the largest employer in the region with a focus on health care, social services, and tribal support. - Serves over 8,000 people across a land area roughly the size of Indiana. - Founded in 1966; headquartered in Kotzebue, Alaska, with three offices in the United States (Kotzebue region). - Provides comprehensive health services through Maniilaq Health Center and affiliated programs, employing hundreds (reported ranges: 500+; 131+ in some figures) and offering roles across medical, clinical, and administrative fields. - Contact and access: multiple phone numbers and emails listed (including general and patient advocacy), with a presence on LinkedIn. - Notable leadership roles include Chief Medical Officer and other department directors (e.g., Pharmacy Services, Human Resources, General Counsel).
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Kotzebue, US
Phone
+1-907-442-7777
kandy.barlow@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 stars (30 reviews (on Birdeye))
Patients praise
- professional and friendly staff
- efficient emergency care services
- thorough communication from providers
Common complaints
- reports of being short-staffed
- limited flexibility for staff
"Very Friendly and Professional. Check into the emergency room 1st thing in the morning with abdominal pain. CT scan diagnosed Appendicitis. got me on the afternoon flight to Anchorage and had my appendix out at 0200 next morning."
— Birdeye Review"This provider answered my questions gave me info about things I didn't know. I feel like knowing my body is taken seriously by this docter and that is a relief."
— Healthgrades 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
- A $132 Million Workforce Housing Project Could Change How Indian Country Staffs Its Hospitals - Ellsworth — Mar 20, 2026
- Employee Spotlight: Gil Leask, General Manager — Dec 10, 2025
- 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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