Maniilaq Association
Hospice Care • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966
About
Summary: Health Services at Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue refer to the organization’s comprehensive medical and behavioral health offerings within the Northwest Arctic Borough. Maniilaq operates as a tribally‑operated nonprofit providing hospital, health, and social services to the Kotzebue area and surrounding communities, with a focus on patient-centered care, pharmacy services, behavioral health, and personnel leadership. The Kotzebue location (Maniilaq Health Center) houses key roles including the Chief Medical Officer, Pharmacy Director, and Deputy/Director-level positions supporting clinical and administrative operations. Maniilaq is the region’s largest employer and serves over 8,000 residents across a land area roughly the size of Indiana, employing hundreds of staff in healthcare and related services.
Clinic Type
Hospice Care
Address
Kotzebue, US
Phone
+1-907-442-7777
kandy.barlow@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
comprehensive emergency care in five-bed unit, 24/7; triage system; rapid stabilization and transport coordination with Qavvik Air
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye/Google: 4.6 out of 5 stars (30 reviews on Birdeye)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff interactions
- Effective emergency care and diagnostic services reported by patients
- Accreditation by The Joint Commission and CARF
Common complaints
- Staffing shortages or lack of flexibility reported by personnel
- Mixed or lower ratings in specific federal patient experience and safety measures
"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 by Gregory Adams"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 provider 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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