Norton Sound Health Corporation
Norton Sound 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 Nome, White Mountain, Brevig Mission, Elim, and Gambell. In 2025 it served 9,832 patients, up 0.6% from 9,778 in 2024. 13.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 17.8% across Alaska health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,832Patients served, 2025
13.6%of patients uninsured
52.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$13,498Total accrued cost per patient
Norton Sound Health Corporation compared with Alaska and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Norton Sound Health Corporation | Alaska health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 31.9% | 22.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.9% | 19.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 99.3% | 85.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 13.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 52.1% | 33.5% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 9.1% | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.1% | 32.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $13,498 | $5,409 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.6% | 47.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 77.1% | 46.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 70.5% | 54.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.6% | 57.6% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 16.2% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 62.4% | 66.7% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 74.6% | 72.1% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 68.7% | 73.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 67.7% | 69.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,785 |
| Dental | 3,853 |
| Mental health | 768 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,832 | $13,498 | 13.6% | 52.1% |
| 2024 | 9,778 | $12,741 | 13.4% | 53.2% |
| 2023 | 9,823 | $12,148 | 13.5% | 51.5% |
| 2022 | 10,892 | $10,111 | 15.1% | 51.2% |
| 2021 | 12,607 | $8,539 | 23.2% | 44.5% |
| 2020 | 11,682 | – | 19.7% | 45.8% |
| 2019 | 10,050 | – | 26.4% | 39.5% |
| 2018 | 10,102 | – | 15.3% | 51.2% |
| 2017 | 10,124 | – | 34.8% | 38.9% |
| 2016 | 10,070 | – | 26.5% | 42.2% |
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