We are excited to announce that Dr. Daryl McClendon has joined Maniilaq as our new board-certified gastroenterologist! With extensive experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. McClendon is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. McClendon holds an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and earned his medical...READ MORE

On the afternoon of December 10th, the Boys and Girls Club in Kotzebue was the site of an important Out on Ice Safety and Self-Rescue class, hosted by the Maniilaq Office of Environmental Health. The class was co-sponsored by the City of Kotzebue, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Kotzebue Fire Department. Rob Hulse, an instructor with the Alaska...READ MORE

Maniilaq Association in partnership with the Alaska Community Foundation and its Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund is offering one-time disaster relief to eligible residents who’s household experienced loss or damage. The Maniilaq Association Alaska Flooding Disaster Relief Payment Program provides emergency financial assistance to residents of Kotzebue, Kivalina, and Deering affected by recent flooding/storm on October 9th 2025. Applications can...READ MORE

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 –...READ MORE

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...READ MORE

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...READ MORE

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...READ MORE

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....READ MORE

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....READ MORE

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...READ MORE