President/CEO Message

Every four months the medical/clinical departments through the Joint Conference Committee (JCC) meet with the governing board for a day-long meeting to report about operations within their respective areas. Administration, medical staff and other clinical program managers attend this meeting to present current information related to health care and other topics such as quality improvement initiatives, metrics involving operational statistics or just to talk about health in the region.

One item that sparked quite a bit of discussion during a recent JCC meeting was during the medical staff report, the topic of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was mentioned. It was noted that there has been an increase in the number of HIV cases reported in the Bristol Bay region.

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested.

BBAHC’s Infection Control Nurse, Nathalie Dull can answer your questions. You can reach her at 907-842-9373.

Respectfully,

Robert J. Clark President/CEO

December 2016 HealthLine Newsletter

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.