Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic
FQHCOperated by Norton Sound Health Corp
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic
Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Gambell, AK. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Alaska.
Coverage + benefits in Alaska
Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic accepts Alaska Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic offer?
Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic in Gambell, Alaska offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic located?
Bessie Kaningok Health Clinic is at 123 Maz Way, Gambell, AK 99742. Phone: 907-985-5012.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.