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Norton Sound Health company history timeline

1970

Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) was incorporated November 27, 1970.

At its first meeting in November 1970, the NSHC Board of Directors established its highest goal: provide a “comprehensive and quality inpatient facility in Nome.” That year, NSHC opened its first office in the basement of Maynard-McDougall Memorial Hospital in Nome, with a budget of $143,000.

1971

One of the first initiatives NSHC launched was the health aide program, established in 1971.

1974

Construction begins on eight village-built and –owned clinics; completed in 1974.

1975

In 1975, NSHC became the first Native health corporation to become independent of AFN and contract directly with the Indian Health Service.

1978

Six years later, NSHC purchased the hospital, and in 1978 Norton Sound Regional Hospital opened in Nome.

1996

St Lawrence Island clinic staff win 1996 Governor’s Alaskan of the Year Award for handling TB outbreak.

2008

In 2008, the Board of Directors adopted the motto “Patient First” to reflect NSHC’s commitment to making quality patient services our highest priority.

2009

Another milestone was reached in 2009, when Indian Health Services awarded NSHC full funding to complete a new hospital building in Nome.

2013

The first patients were seen at the new Norton Sound Regional Hospital and Quyanna Care Center in 2013.

2016

2016- Jacob Ivanoff – Unalakleet

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