Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Alaska and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Dillingham, Ekwok, Aleknagik, Chignik, and Chignik Lake. In 2025 it served 5,038 patients, down 1.2% from 5,100 in 2024. 15.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.8% across Alaska health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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5,038Patients served, 2025
15.5%of patients uninsured
44.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$8,748Total accrued cost per patient
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation compared with Alaska and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation | Alaska health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 31.1% | 22.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.3% | 19.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 73.4% | 85.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 15.5% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 44.0% | 33.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 11.9% | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 28.5% | 32.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $8,748 | $5,409 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 59.2% | 47.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 52.8% | 46.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 65.8% | 54.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 50.9% | 57.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.4% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 73.2% | 66.7% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 67.6% | 73.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 51.7% | 69.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,038 |
| Dental | 2,823 |
| Mental health | 188 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,038 | $8,748 | 15.5% | 44.0% |
| 2024 | 5,100 | $12,907 | 15.0% | 46.1% |
| 2023 | 4,302 | $13,099 | 17.8% | 37.9% |
| 2022 | 4,136 | $9,477 | 12.5% | 48.6% |
| 2021 | 4,535 | $7,929 | 14.7% | 46.5% |
| 2020 | 4,300 | – | 21.6% | 46.7% |
| 2019 | 5,584 | – | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| 2018 | 5,432 | – | 17.7% | 48.0% |
| 2017 | 5,666 | – | 20.3% | 43.6% |
| 2016 | 5,649 | – | 25.4% | 39.4% |
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