Our Mission is to: "...provide culturally sensitive quality healthcare for communities of the Arctic Slope"

Our Vision: "In service of its mission, the Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital will provide collaborative, cohesive teamwork in support of the continuous improvement in the quality of health care and fordefining its values."

Our Values: With guidance and support from elders, the Governing Body and all operations of the Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital will be guided by the values of the Inupiat people of the Arctic Slope. These Inupiat values are:

  • Respect for Elders, Others, and Nature
  • Family Kinship and Roles
  • Sharing
  • Knowledge of the Language
  • Cooperation
  • Love and Respect for One Another
  • Humor
  • Hunting Traditions
  • Compassion
  • Humility
  • Avoidance of Conflict
  • Spirituality

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