The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, commonly referred to as YKHC, is a Tribal Organization that administers a comprehensive healthcare delivery system for 58 rural communities in southwest Alaska.
Each of the communities in our service area is home to a federally-recognized Tribe, whose governing council has authorized YKHC to provide health services on behalf of the federal Indian Health Service (IHS).
YKHC’s healthcare delivery system includes community clinics, sub-regional clinics in five of the area’s larger communities, a regional hospital, dental and optometry services, behavioral health services, counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital received a 5-Star Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Gold Seal Certified
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
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Planning to take college courses during the spring semester? Apply today for a scholarship to help pay for your courses! Application deadline is November 1. Application and more information at www.ykhc.org/work/education...
Nirsevimab is an injection for infants under 8 months and Alaska Native infants under 20 months that provides direct antibodies which fight respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. A recent study at YKHC showed that over 80% of babies who received the shot had a significant reduction in illness from RSV. Nirsevimab was over 90% effective in preventing hospitalization due to severe RSV. Call your local health clinic to schedule your appointment today, or in Bethel, call 907-543-6442. ...
More than a year after Typhoon Halong changed lives across the Yukon-Kuskokwim region, many people and communities are still recovering. YKHC’s support for those affected
Tobacco use is not allowed on YKHC properties or in YKHC buildings since we adopted our Tobacco-Free Campus policy in 2018. We know that a tobacco-free
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia (Patty) Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).