Emergency Dispatch Center | Kotzebue, Alaska
Emergency Medicine • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1958
About
Emergency Dispatch Center in Kotzebue, Alaska - What it is: The Kotzebue city government site covers the Emergency Dispatch Center as part of its broader police department and city services. The city operates under a council-manager government and provides public safety coordination and regulatory services. - Key functions likely addressed on the site: contact information, departments (police, parks and rec, planning, licenses & permits), election FAQs, agendas/minutes, bids and RFPs, and general city governance. - Location and context: Kotzebue, Alaska (Northwest Arctic Borough), population 3,102 (2020), wildlife-friendly regional hub with a small city government. - Practical items you may find or need: police department contact, public safety resources, permits and licenses, city code, fee schedules, forms, agendas/minutes, and staff directory.
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
258B Third Avenue, PO Box 550 Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone
907-442-3351 (Non-Emergent Police calls)
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Opening Hours
Monday thru Friday 8 AM -12 PM, and 1 PM - 5 PM
Emergency Care
Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies; Non-Emergency: 907-442-3351
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 stars (30 reviews on Birdeye)
- Vivian Health: 4.6/5 stars (5 reviews on Vivian Health)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional medical staff
- Effective emergency medical care and triage
- Efficient handling of medical emergencies
Common complaints
- Staffing shortages mentioned in employment-related reviews
- Concerns regarding police department misconduct complaints
"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"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"
— Birdeye reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Coastal flooding preparation — Oct 6, 2025
- Kotzebue public broadcaster warns of looming closure after federal funding cut - Anchorage Daily News — Jul 23, 2025
- Representatives from the City of Kotzebue and NW Arctic Borough discuss storm aftermath — Oct 10, 2025
- Northwest Arctic continues recovery efforts 3 weeks after major flooding — Oct 28, 2025
- Mandatory evacuations ordered in Kotzebue as flooding from coastal storm begins — Oct 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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