sayakturuat iñuich, piḷḷuataġaqtut nunaaqqiñi – healthy people, thriving communities
Maniilaq Association is a non-profit corporation that provides health, tribal, and social services to residents in the Maniilaq Service Area, which is comprised of communities in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Point Hope. Maniilaq represents twelve federally recognized tribes in Northwest Alaska and provides services to a population of over 8,000 people in an area of land roughly the size of Indiana. With approximately 550 in its workforce, Maniilaq Association is also the largest employer. Read more.
**Notice to Point Hope Residents: Pharmacy Services Update**
– If necessary, contact the pharmacy before July 18th at 6 pm to ensure your prescription is ready. Use the automated line or leave a message if you cannot get through.
The Latest
Diabetes Care Newsletter from the Maniilaq Diabetes Program
JUNE 2025: Caring for Your Feet Why Foot Care Matters Diabetes can damage nerves and reduce blood flow to your feet, making injuries harder to feel and slower to heal. This can lead to serious foot problems if not carefully managed. Daily Foot Care Routine – Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, or sore spots – …
Diabetes Care Newsletter from the Maniilaq Diabetes Program
MAY 2025: Moving Your Body, Exercise in All Seasons Why Movement Matters Regular physical activity helps your body use insulin better, lowers blood sugar, reduces stress, and strengthens your heart. It is one of the best diabetes “medicines” that we have. Moving for just 10-15 minutes after you eat can lower blood sugar and help with digestion. Exercise helps blood …
Community Event on Guardianship
The State of Alaska Court System would like to invite you to a community event regarding adult guardianship and conservatorship for the 2nd judicial district. If you are local to Kotzebue, the event is in person at the Kotzebue courthouse. If you missed the Nome event or are in Utqiagvik, you can also participate by Zoom. Use the QR code …
Operation Arctic Care – Facts and FAQs
What is Operation Arctic Care? Operation Arctic Care is a joint military training exercise facilitated by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. The purpose of this training exercise is to increase deployment readiness while simultaneously providing key medical services to the communities which host the exercise. This exercise will see approximately 150 uniformed service members traveling …
Diabetes Care Newsletter from the Maniilaq Diabetes Program
APRIL 2025: Understanding Diabetes & Traditional Foods What is Diabetes? Diabetes happens when your body has trouble using sugar (glucose) for energy. This causes high blood sugar levels which can damage your body over time. The longer your blood sugar levels stay high the more you risk having a heart attack/stroke, vision loss, kidney damage, and leg and foot pain. …
Maniilaq Behavior Health Services partners with Team Hollywood
Maniilaq Behavioral Health Services Partners with Team Hollywood for Three and Three Basketball Tournament! We are thrilled to announce that Maniilaq Behavioral Health Services is teaming up with Team Hollywood to bring a Three and Three basketball tournament to each village in our service area! This initiative aims to promote mental health awareness, community engagement, and the importance of teamwork.
Kotzebue Cab Service update
Husky Cab Phone: 907-442-2020 or 907-888-6501 Hours: 6am -10:30pm Kobuk Cab Phone: 907-442-4444 Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:30pm – 10:00pm Weekend Hours: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Kotzebue Childcare Survey
Kotzebue Parents and caregivers with young children are encouraged to take this survey to help identify the need and gaps in local services for young children. Data gathered will help us find solutions. Your opinion matters and helps us determine childcare solutions. Here is the link to the survey: https://rcap.jotform.com/242285424953057
Maniilaq Wellness Youth Softball
Maniilaq Wellness Youth Softball is back! We will start Monday, June 10th weather permitting! Permission slips are required to participate. Use the link below to download a printable PDF of the permission slip form. There are also printed forms that can be found at AC, North Star, The Post Office, Boys and Girls club, and Rotmans. You can email completed …
Employee Spotlight: Neva Davis
The Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association will soon be highlighting the career paths of several Maniilaq employees as a part of a job recruitment and retention initiative. One such employee is Senior Accountant Neva Davis, who has answered some questions about her career path and growth in her field. Tell us about your path to this career. How did you …