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.
They saw a need in their community and stepped forward to help.
In this video from our "At YKHC" series, you'll learn more about behavioral health aides (BHAs), who are building skills to support people who are struggling and helping young people develop the tools they need to thrive. Through specialized coursework, training and ongoing support, BHAs learn how to help others and protect their own mental health.
Being a behavioral health aide isn't easy. But they know it's important and that their work matters. Quyana to all our BHAs!
Our friend Allie teaches us how to cook dried beans, a versatile ingredient your family can use to make many dishes. Find this and more recipes at www.ykhc.org/recipes/...
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).