Aleutians West Census Area, AK
Aleutians West Census Area, AK
The Aleutians West Census Area is a borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,634. The borough seat is Unalaska. It is part of the Unorganized Borough and therefore, has no borough seat. Its largest city is Unalaska.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The Aleutians West Census Area is located at the westernmost portion of the Aleutian Islands. It includes the Pribilof Islands, which lie about 200 miles north of Unalaska and about 200 miles south of mainland Alaska. The total area of the census area is 14,116 square miles, of which 7,438 square miles is land and 6,677 square miles is water.
Healthcare in Aleutians West Census Area, AK[edit | edit source]
Healthcare services in the Aleutians West Census Area are primarily provided by the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA), which operates the Eileen Panigeo MacLean Health Center in Unalaska.
Eileen Panigeo MacLean Health Center[edit | edit source]
The Eileen Panigeo MacLean Health Center is a primary care facility that provides a range of services including family medicine, prenatal care, behavioral health, and dental care. The health center is named after Eileen Panigeo MacLean, an Alaskan Native who was a strong advocate for the health and well-being of the Aleut community.
The health center is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health clinicians, and dental professionals. The health center also provides telemedicine services, allowing patients to consult with specialists in other locations.
Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association[edit | edit source]
The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) is a tribal organization that provides a range of services to the Aleut community in the Aleutians West Census Area. In addition to healthcare, the APIA provides social services, education services, and cultural programs.
The APIA's healthcare services are provided through the Eileen Panigeo MacLean Health Center and through community health aides in the region's villages. The APIA also operates a behavioral health program that provides counseling and treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
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