Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital (SSMH) is a state-of-the-art medical center located in Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, serving as the primary healthcare facility for the North Slope region. Operated by the Arctic Slope Native Association (ASNA), SSMH is accredited by The Joint Commission and operates 24/7, providing comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and emergency care services. The hospital offers a broad range of services, including obstetrics and gynecology, dental, optometry, pharmacy, laboratory, audiology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiology. Designed to respect and celebrate the Iñupiat culture, SSMH serves as a hub for health, education, and social interaction within Utqiaġvik and the North Slope communities.

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital offers a range of specialized medical services, including audiology, cardiology, dermatology, diabetes care, ENT, gynecology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, pulmonology, rheumatology, sleep medicine, and surgery.

Additionally, the hospital provides essential healthcare services such as emergency care, dental care, physical therapy, medical imaging, pharmacy, laboratory services, case management, and preventive screenings to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare by maintaining patient safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to medical standards. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, ensuring excellence in care, patient satisfaction, and compliance with best practices in healthcare services.

Mission:
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering superior quality healthcare services in collaboration with others to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the community.

Vision:
The hospital envisions a future where the people of the Arctic Slope are healthy, thriving, and content.

• DAISY Award – Recognizing outstanding nurses for compassionate care.
• Sunshine Award – Honoring non-nursing caregivers for exceptional service.
• Health Care Heroes Award – Acknowledging frontline staff contributions.
• Employee of the Year – Celebrating dedicated hospital staff and leadership.