Health Care Services
The Wrangell community is proud of the wide range of health services that are available in Wrangell.
The Wrangell Medical Center hospital is owned by the City and Borough of Wrangell and governed by a board of directors elected by residents.The Wrangell Medical Center is a critical access hospital and long term care facility with a total of 22 beds, 8 for acute care and 14 for long term care. Emergency care, minor surgery, radiology and imaging, echocardiograms, physical therapy and community outreach are provided by the center. Visiting specialists in internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, optometry, pediatrics, ophthalmology, podiatry, orthopedics, rheumatology and dermatology compliment local services.
The Alaska Island Community Services (AICS) is a non-profit organization providing community-based behavioral health programs for seniors, assistance for people with developmental disabilities, and dental and pharmacy services. AICS is contracted to provide all physician care for Wrangell Medical Center's acute care, long-term care, and emergency room and medical services to small communities on the north end of Prince of Wales Island. AICS also manages the Alaska Crossings, offering wilderness expeditions for troubled teens and wilderness education programs for youth and adults.
Chiropractic services are provided by an independent community doctor.
