Bethel Family Clinic
Bethel Family Clinic is a federally qualified community health center based in Bethel, AK, with 2 clinic locations. It served 2,370 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 2,370patients in 2025
- 25%uninsured patients
- 100%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, children’s checkups, and telehealth.
Who Bethel Family Clinic serves
100% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 100% are at or below twice that level. 25% have no insurance, 41% have Medicaid or CHIP, 2% have Medicare and 33% have private insurance. 26 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | AK median | U.S. median | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 100% | 47% | 65% | +53 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 100% | 80% | 92% | +20 pts |
| Measure | This center | AK median | U.S. median | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 25% | 16% | 14% | +8 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 41% | 28% | 42% | +13 pts |
| Medicare patients | 2% | 16% | 11% | −14 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 33% | 33% | 24% | In line |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 322 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 124 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Well-child visits | 449 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 78 | patients vaccinated |
| Diabetes care | 49 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 153 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 47 | patients with asthma |
| Childhood lead tests | 45 | children tested |
Quality of care
Bethel Family Clinic is at or above the Alaska median on 2 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | AK median | U.S. median | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 66% | 58% | 68% | +8 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 44% | 53% | 54% | −9 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 23% | 44% | 54% | −21 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 40% | 44% | 44% | −4 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 82% | 67% | 77% | +15 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 25% | 73% | 86% | −48 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 59% | 64% | 79% | −5 pts |
Where Bethel Family Clinic patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 99559 | 1,097 | 17% |
| 99551 | 109 | 33% |
| 99621 | 93 | 26% |
| 99563 | 93 | 44% |
| 99662 | 85 | 22% |
| 99680 | 75 | 27% |
| 99554 | 57 | 30% |
| 99655 | 57 | 33% |
Bethel Family Clinic locations
Bethel Family Clinic - Dental Clinic / Administration
4th Ave, Bethel, AK 99559
40 hours a week · (907) 543-3773
Bethel Family Clinic - Medical / Behavioral Health Clinic
430 Main St, Bethel, AK 99559
45 hours a week · (907) 543-3773
Other health centers in Alaska
- Cross Road Health Ministries, Inc.
- Iliuliuk Family and Health Services, Inc.
- Seldovia Village Tribe
- Seward Community Health Center, Inc.
- Southcentral Foundation
- Municipality of Skagway
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.