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Celebrate 2025 Health Aide of the Year!

On behalf of the BBAHC Community Health Aide Program, we are proud to announce the 2025 Health Aide of the Year is Mikala Nanalook! Mikala is a Community Health Aide IV from Manokotak and a key asset to the Manokotak Clinic. Ms. Nanalook has excelled in all her health aide trainings since the start of her employment three years ago. She has a positive attitude and knows how to get things done the right way. Mikala is an extraordinary health aide, and provides quality patient care with competence, compassion, and sensitivity. We are very thankful to have Mikala as a member of our team, and a part of our region. Quyana cakneq Mikala! Keep up the good work!

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.