Mark Restad, Clinic Director, Physicians Assistant – Certified
Mary Ellen Doty, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Pat Oskolkoff, Clinical Business Manager
Danielle Nolan, Clinic Clerical Support
Colette Ohm, Clinic Front Desk Receptionist
Helena Bock, CHP/CHA Program Director
Jennifer Miller, Medical Billing/Community Health Services Manager
Anna Grant, Social Service's Director
Annitta Roberts, Adult Alcohol Program Director
Charlene Florence, Youth Alcohol Program Director
Kristie Hansen, Community Health Aide
Linda Painter, Behavioral Health Aide
Terri Leman, Health Club Attendant




Community Health Aides
Community Health Service
Mid-Level Nursing Services
OB/GYN Services
Pharmacy Services
X-Ray & Lab Services
Eye Clinics & Dental Services
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Diabetes Prevention
Medical Billing
Telemedicine



COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES (CHA'S):

The CHA Program was authorized by a special act of Congress. Alaska is the only state to have this program. CHA's receive specific training and in reality, become an extension of the Indian Health Service doctor in the village. CHA's see patients, do patient exams, make assessments and report to the doctor for treatment. Indian Health Services beneficiaries are eligible.


COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES:

The CHS Program stresses disaster preparedness, health and safety awareness and injury prevention. Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes are offered to the community.


MID-LEVEL NURSING SERVICES:

The Mid-Level and Nursing Programs are relatively new and provide the part-time services of a Physician's Assistant and a Registered Nurse Practitioner at the Clinic. Part-time hours are staggered so as many services as possible can be offered.


OB/GYN SERVICES:

The Ninilchik Traditional Council has subcontracted with a private doctor to cover his charges for normal childbirth deliveries at the Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. Requirements are:

1) must be a Ninilchik Tribal Member living within the Tribal Boundaries

2) must be referred to the doctor by the Ninilchik Community Clinic before first visit to the doctor

3) must have pregnancy test at the Ninilchik Community Clinic prior to referral.


PHARMACY SERVICES:

NTC Pharmacy contracts have been set up in Soldotna with Fred Meyer Pharmacy, and in Homer with Ulmer's Drug and Hardware. The contracts provide up to 30 days supply of urgent medications prescribed only through the Ninilchik Community Clinic at a 25% cost to the IHS beneficiary. Routine medications are handled through ANMC.


X-RAY & LAB SERVICES:

In May of 2000, the Ninilchik Community Clinic increased its medical capabilities through the addition of an on-site X-ray unit. Minimal lab services are provided at the Clinic also, but many lab tests must still be conducted or read at off-site locations.


EYE CLINICS & DENTAL SERVICES:

On-site eye clinics are provided on a twice annually basis, with the cooperation of the Southcentral Foundation Eye Clinic. Charges for services are income based. Very little is available in Dental monies from the Indian Health Service, so preventive and urgent care for eligible children is currently available on an annual basis.


ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION:

Both our Adult and Youth Programs are designed to reduce Alcohol/Substance Abuse by prevention through education, the strengthening of self-esteem and cultural pride and emotional support to patients and families. The Youth Program emphasizes alternative recreational activities, while the Adult Program is being restructured to emphasize alternative lifestyle and training.


DIABETES PREVENTION:

Promotes prevention of Diabetes through, public education, Walker's Club, nutritional education including Nutritionist visit, Community Exercise Program and database of Diabetes to identify high risk patients.


MEDICAL BILLING:

The Clinic's medical billing office issues invoices to private insurances, Medicaid, Denali Kidcare and Veteran's Administration and receives private patient payments and sets up payment plans.



VISA/Mastercard now accepted


TELEMEDICINE:

Provided through the Alaska Federal Health Care Access Network Project (AFHCAN), equipment and training are being made available to our Clinic to allow us to be an active partner in the Telemedicine/Telehealth Program. The intent of this program is to improve access to and to provide high quality health care throughout the state.

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NTC Community Clinic
P.O. Box 39368
Ninilchik, Alaska 99639
PHONE: (907) 567-3970
FAX: (907) 567-3902

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