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Sad News: Passing of Board Member Donald Nielsen

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our respected BBAHC Board Member Donald Nielsen. The BBAHC Board of Directors, Leadership, and Staff of BBAHC extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, loved ones, and all whose lives were touched by his kindness and leadership.  See the attached for the full statement issued.

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.