Nome, AK
Nome, AK
- Nome, AK is a city located in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is situated on the southern Seward Peninsula coast on Norton Sound of the Bering Sea. The city is known for its rich history, including the gold rush era, and its indigenous heritage.
History[edit | edit source]
- Nome was incorporated on April 9, 1901, and was once the most populous city in Alaska. Nome lies within the region of the Bering Straits Native Corporation, which is headquartered in Nome.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Nome is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
Norton Sound Health Corporation[edit | edit source]
- Norton Sound Health Corporation is a tribally owned and operated, independent, not-for profit health care organization, founded in 1970. It provides health services to residents of Nome and the Bering Strait Region.
Nome Community Center[edit | edit source]
- Nome Community Center offers a variety of health and social services to the community, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and family support services.
Quyanna Care Center[edit | edit source]
- Quyanna Care Center is a long-term care facility in Nome, providing comprehensive nursing care to elderly and disabled residents.
Climate[edit | edit source]
- Nome has a subarctic climate, with long, very cold winters, and short, cool summers.
Economy[edit | edit source]
- The local economy of Nome is based on subsistence food harvest supplemented by part-time wage-earning, full-time wage-earning, and government jobs.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Education in Nome is provided by the Nome Public Schools district, which operates elementary, middle, and high schools.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Nome is a regional transportation hub, with an airport, port, and road system serving the city and surrounding villages.
Primary care doctors in or near Nome, AK[edit | edit source]
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mcclaine 1710411517 | M | Family Practice | 1000 Greg Kruschek Ave | Nome | AK | 76508 | 9074433311 | |||
| Morgan Hines 1215315064 | F | Family Practice | 1000 Greg Kruschek Ave | Nome | AK | 80247 | 9074433311 | |||
| Rapp Mackenzie 1164870192 | F | Family Practice | Nome | AK | 99762 | |||||
| Madahar Lakhbir 1780119834 | F | Internal Medicine | Nome | AK | 99762 |
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