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Air & Ground Emergency Transportation

The Air Ambulance Medevac program provides emergent air transportation for patients within the service area via a contracted fixed wing aircraft, and pilot(s). The crew consists of Registered Nurses, EMT2, and Physicians. BBAHC operates a Ground Ambulance for transportations to/from Aleknagik and to/from the airport. 

There are limitations to remote air travel in rural Alaska which are factored into each flight and the time of day that the flight is needed - such as runway lengths, runway lights, runway conditions, and unpredictable weather. Our program may roll to another air carrier if needed to expedite the transportation of critical patients. In cases where there is suspected loss of life, limb, or eyesight, the military will be contacted.

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation manages Kanakanak Hospital, a critical access facility, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives Health and Human Services funding, and is covered through the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including liability for medical malpractice claims, for its officers, board members, employees, and certain health profession contractors and health profession volunteers. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is recognized by the US Government and State of Alaska as a tribal organization under PL 93-638.