Girdwood Health Clinic, Inc.

Providing healthcare to the Turnagain Arm communities of Girdwood, Hope, Bird Creek, Indian, Sunrise and Portage Alaska regardless of the ability to pay.

Our Future

Strategic Plan 2025-2028

VISION     All people of Turnagain Arm are empowered to lead healthy lives through high-quality care and community connection.

MISSION      Our mission is to build healthier communities by providing high-quality primary care that integrates physical and behavioral health while removing barriers to wellness.

VALUES     At Girdwood Health Clinic, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care – regardless of their background, income or circumstances.  We uphold our core values as we work together to achieve our mission:

  • Compassion: We care for our patients and for one another – listening with empathy, offering support, and creating a culture of kindness and understanding throughout our clinic.
  • Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in healthcare delivery, continuously improving to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and community.
  • Respect: We honor the dignity, beliefs, and backgrounds of all individuals, fostering an open and welcoming environment where every person is treated with courtesy and respect.
  • Collaboration: We work together across teams, with our patients, and alongside community partners to create a united and coordinated approach to whole person, patient-centered care and community wellness.
  • Positivity: We bring positivity and purpose to our work, creating a supportive and uplifting atmosphere for both patients and staff.

 STRATEGIC GOALS: 

  1. The people of Turnagain Arm understand our mission, and know what services we offer and how to access them.
  2. The people of Turnagain Arm can easily access the comprehensive, whole-person care they need.
  3. The care provided by Girdwood Health Clinic is comprehensive, integrated, high quality, and innovative.
  4. Create a positive and supportive work environment at Girdwood Health Clinic, where staff feel valued, engaged, and empowered to thrive in their roles.
  5. Secure the long-term sustainability of Girdwood Health Clinic by strengthening financial stability and fostering operational and leadership resilience and continuity.