Norton Sound Health Corporation is a tribally owned and operated nonprofit healthcare organization. Founded in 1970, it provides health services and promotes wellness for Alaska Native communities across the Bering Strait region of northwestern Alaska, a service area spanning 44,000 square miles.
The organization operates Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome, which provides inpatient and emergency treatment, preventive care, and laboratory services. It also runs numerous Village Clinics throughout the region, bringing healthcare directly to remote communities. The corporation is governed by a 22-member Board of Directors.
Its stated core values include integrity, cultural sensitivity, respect for traditional values, continual learning, compassion, teamwork, and pride. The organization's vision is "Excellence in Tribal Health" and the thriving of all people in mind, body, and spirit, with a commitment to honoring unique cultural heritage and traditional ways of life.
