Arctic Care 2026

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Bringing No-Cost Healthcare to the Koniag Region May 2026

The United States Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program, in partnership with Kodiak Area Native Association, will be hosting Arctic Care from May 10 to May 18.

Clinic services in the City of Kodiak will be held May 10 through May 18 at the Kodiak Readiness Center (Armory). Village service dates will vary by community and are listed below.

Online scheduling is available now for the Kodiak clinic!

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Services in Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions will be provided on a walk-in basis during regular clinic hours.

Village Clinic Schedule:

Port Lions, Ouzinkie, & Akhiok: May 11 – May 15

Old Harbor & Larsen Bay: May 12 – 16

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SERVICES

Dental 
  • Exams
  • Extractions 
Medical
  • Wellness Exams
  • Physicals and Sports Physicals 
  • Patient Education  
Optometry
  • Exams 
  • Fabrication of Glasses
Behavioral Health
  • Counseling
  • Support
  • Crisis Intervention
Nutrition
  • Health Promotion
  • Education

Frequently Asked Questions

Scheduling is available here.

Services are available to everyone in the community. All individuals are welcome to schedule an appointment.

No, the military is not collecting any identifying information from patients.

No, insurance information is not being collected. All care is provided at no-cost to the patient.

While KANA included veterinary services in our application for the 2026 mission, a military veterinary unit was not assigned to this year’s deployment. Unfortunately, that means veterinary services will not be available during Kodiak Arctic Care 2026.

All glasses will be fabricated within a week here in Kodiak. You will receive a call when they are ready for pickup.

EXPECTED SERVICE DELIVERY DATES BY COMMUNITY
  • City of Kodiak: May 8-9 and May 11-18
  • Akhiok: May 11-15
  • Larsen Bay: May 10-14
  • Old Harbor: May 10-15
  • Ouzinkie: May 9-14
  • Port Lions: May 9-14

Service delivery dates may be subject to change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.