Company Profile
https://searhc.org
Company Overview
SEARHC is a non-profit health Consortium serving the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska.
SEARHC was established in 1975 under the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act. The intent of this legislation was to have Indian Health Service programs and facilities turned over to tribal management. Our contracting with IHS began in 1976 when we took over management of the Community Health Aides Program. In 1982, we took over operation of the IHS Juneau clinic, now the Ethel Lund Medical Center, and took over operation of Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in 1986. We are one of the oldest and largest Native-run health organizations in the nation.
Our Mission
Alaska Native People working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities.
Our Vision
Partnering with our communities to promote a healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit.
Our Values
Respect
Cultural Identity
Service
Professionalism
Compassion
SEARHC Strategic Plan Themes
SEARHC’s strategic plan is our blueprint for how we will accomplish our mission and vision. Within the 2024 plan, three strategic themes have been identified. These themes inform program planning and growth in order to continue ensuring the best healthcare for our communities, leading us to a strong, successful future.
In 2024 SEARHC is:
The employer & provider of choice in our communities
Providing seamless healthcare delivery
Pursing intentional & strategic growth
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Company History
In 1975, Congress passed the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act.
This gave Alaska Native tribes the option of assuming the operation
of health services in their communities.
In 1976, SEARHC was one of the first organizations to contract with
Indian Health Service, the federal agency responsible for ensuring
that comprehensive public health services are available to American
Indian and Alaska Native people.
In 1982, the contract was expanded to include the operations of the
Indian Health Service Juneau clinic, now the Ethel Lund Medical
Center.
In 1986, SEARHC assumed operation of the hospital in Sitka, now
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.