Aleutians East Borough, AK
Aleutians East Borough, AK
Aleutians East Borough is a second-class borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,337. The borough seat is Sand Point. The borough was formed in 1987 from part of the Aleutian Islands Census Area. It includes the westernmost part of the Alaska Peninsula, and a number of islands and islets in the Bering Sea.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Aleutians East Borough is located at the western tip of the Alaska Peninsula. It is bordered by the Bering Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The borough includes several large islands, including Unimak Island, Unga Island, and the Shumagin Islands.
Healthcare in Aleutians East Borough, AK[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Aleutians East Borough is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Eastern Aleutian Tribes Health Clinic in Sand Point and the Cold Bay Community Health Clinic in Cold Bay.
Eastern Aleutian Tribes Health Clinic[edit | edit source]
The Eastern Aleutian Tribes Health Clinic in Sand Point provides a range of healthcare services to the residents of the borough. These services include primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and emergency services. The clinic is part of the Eastern Aleutian Tribes healthcare system, which operates several clinics throughout the Aleutian Islands.
Cold Bay Community Health Clinic[edit | edit source]
The Cold Bay Community Health Clinic in Cold Bay offers primary care services to the residents of the borough. The clinic is operated by the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, which provides healthcare services to the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in Aleutians East Borough is provided by the Aleutians East Borough School District. The district operates four schools: Sand Point School, Akutan School, False Pass School, and King Cove School.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Aleutians East Borough is primarily based on fishing, seafood processing, and government services. The borough is home to several large seafood processing plants, including the Peter Pan Seafoods plant in King Cove and the Trident Seafoods plant in Sand Point.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Transportation in Aleutians East Borough is primarily by air and sea. The borough is served by several small airports, including Sand Point Airport, Cold Bay Airport, and King Cove Airport. The Alaska Marine Highway also provides ferry service to several communities in the borough.
References[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
