Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK[edit | edit source]

Ketchikan Gateway Borough is a borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,901. The borough seat is Ketchikan. The borough is named after its largest city, Ketchikan, which is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World."

Healthcare in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is primarily provided by two main facilities: PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and Ketchikan Indian Community Health Clinic.

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center[edit | edit source]

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Ketchikan, AK. It is a 25-bed facility that provides a full range of healthcare services including emergency services, surgery, laboratory services, maternity care, pediatric care, physical therapy, radiology, and more. The hospital is part of the PeaceHealth system, a not-for-profit health care system with medical centers, critical access hospitals, medical clinics and laboratories located in Alaska, Washington and Oregon.

Ketchikan Indian Community Health Clinic[edit | edit source]

Ketchikan Indian Community Health Clinic is a Tribal Health Organization that provides a comprehensive health care delivery system for approximately 6,000 Alaska Natives and American Indians living in and around the City of Ketchikan. The clinic offers a wide range of services including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, and physical therapy.

Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

In addition to these two main facilities, there are several other healthcare providers in the borough. These include Gateway Center for Human Services, a mental health clinic, and Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), a non-profit tribal health consortium which provides healthcare services to the Native population of Southeast Alaska.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of facilities catering to the diverse needs of the community. From the critical access hospital of PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center to the culturally sensitive care provided by Ketchikan Indian Community Health Clinic, residents have access to high-quality healthcare services.


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