Company Research Report: Southcentral Foundation

Company Overview

Name: Southcentral Foundation (SCF)

Mission: Working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.

Vision: A Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.

Founded: 1982

Founders: Incorporated under the Tribal authority of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)

Key People:

• Karen Caindec (Chair, 2022 - present)

• Roy M. Huhndorf (Vice Chair, 2022 - present)

• Thomas Huhndorf (Secretary, 2022 - present)

• Charles Akers (Treasurer, 2022 - present)

• April Kyle, MBA (President and CEO)

• Ileen Sylvester, MBA (Executive Vice President)

• Doug Eby, MD, MPH (Executive Vice President)

• Lee Olson, CPA (Chief Financial Officer)

• Additional directors and executive leadership specified in data.

Headquarters: Anchorage, AK

Number of Employees: More than 2,700 employees

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For: Providing health care and related services to nearly 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and nearby villages.

Products

Products and Services Offered:

1. Primary Health Care: Comprehensive primary medical care services including dentistry, optometry, traditional healing, and behavioral health.
2. Behavioral Health: Integrated substance use and behavioral health services for individuals and families struggling with addiction.
3. Maternal Child Health Program: Focus on maternal care and child development.
4. Traditional Healing Services: Incorporates Alaska Native traditional healing practices.
5. Four Directions Outpatient Treatment Center: Offers services for substance misuse and co-occurring mental health conditions.
6. Dental Health Services: Includes preventive care, treatment, and education.
7. Pediatrics: Health services for infants, children, and adolescents.

Key Features:

• Customer-Owned System: SCF’s Nuka System of Care is a customer-owned system designed to meet the holistic needs of Alaska Native people.

• Integrated Services: Close collaboration between primary care and behavioral health services.

• Community Engagement: Programs designed in active partnership with the Native Community.

• Innovative Care Models: Use of technology like telemedicine to extend reach to rural communities.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched:

• Pharmacy Lockers and MyMobileRx App: Introduced to streamline prescription pickup services.

New Features Added:

• Behavioral Health Expansion Project: Groundbreaking on a new 100,000-square-foot facility to include 23-hour crisis stabilization and expanded withdrawal management services.

Partnerships:

• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC): SCF and ANTHC co-own and manage the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC), a 150-bed hospital offering a wide range of specialty services.

Awards:

• Alaska Primary Care Association Quality Excellence Award (2023)

• Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2017, 2011)

• Alaska Public Health Association’s Community Service Award for Health: Cleft Lip and Palate Program at ANMC (2024)

Other Developments:

• Behavioral Health Services for Youth: SCF's Child and Family Outpatient Services has resources for youth navigating life changes, indicating a focus on mental health and wellbeing of younger demographics.

• COVID-19 Initiatives: Established new COVID-19 testing sites and played a role in vaccinating high-risk populations through tribal health initiatives.

Conclusion

Southcentral Foundation stands out for its holistic, community-centered approach to health care, with a strong emphasis on integrating traditional practices with modern medical services. The organization's recent innovations and expansions further enhance its capacity to deliver comprehensive health care to Native communities in Alaska.