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About SEARHC

We are a non-profit health consortium that serves the health interests of Southeast Alaska.

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Mission

Alaska Native People working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities

Vision

Partnering with our communities to promote a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit

Values

  • Respect
  • Cultural Identity
  • Service
  • Professionalism
  • Compassion

Our Story

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a distinguished non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska. Established in 1975 under the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act, SEARHC has played a pivotal role in advancing the health and well-being of the Alaskan communities it serves. 

 

SEARHC’s history is one of resilience, innovation, and community collaboration. What began as a response to the unique healthcare needs of Alaska’s remote and diverse populations has evolved into a model of integrated care that encompasses medical, dental, behavioral health, and community-based services.

Reports, Impact & Transparency

1,200

Daily Patients

330K+

Annual Visits

28

Communities Served

50 Years

Serving SouthEast Alaska

Board of Directors

Elected to represent the communities we serve, the Board of Directors is the chief policy-making body of the Consortium.

Kimberley Strong

Kimberley Strong

Board Chair

Chilkat Indian Village

Judean Gordon

Judean Gordon

Vice Chair

Skagway Traditional Council

Harriet Silva

Harriet Silva

Treasurer

Angoon Community Association

Lavina Brock

Lavina Brock

Secretary

Wrangell Cooperative Association

June Durgan

June Durgan

Member-at-Large

Craig Tribal Association

Patty Cottle

Patty Cottle

Member-at-Large

Klawock Cooperative Association

Tracy Welch

Tracy Welch

Member-at-Large

Petersburg Indian Association

Janice Hill

Janice Hill

Board Director

Chilkoot Indian Association

Barbara Cadiente Nelson

Barbara Cadiente Nelson

Board Director

Douglas Indian Association

Lily Hughes

Lily Hughes

Board Director

Hoonah Indian Association

Marvell Nix

Marvell Nix

Board Director

Hydaburg Cooperative Association

Jacqueline Pata

Jacqueline Pata

Board Director

Juneau Tlingit & Haida Community Council

Lincoln Bean Sr.

Lincoln Bean Sr.

Board Director

Organized Village of Kake

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Board Director

Organized Village of Kasaan

Rhonda Stiles

Rhonda Stiles

Board Director

Sitka Tribe of Alaska

Láaganaay Tsiits Git'anee

Láaganaay Tsiits Git'anee

Executive Leadership Team

The SEARHC Executive Leadership Team is responsible for the executive administration of the organization, and also sets the tone for the “Corporate Culture” of SEARHC.

Charles Clement

Charles Clement

President/Chief Executive Officer

As President and CEO, Charles Clement is accountable for all day-to-day aspects of operations of the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC).

 

An Alaska Native of Tsimshian and Athabascan heritage, Charles Clement came to SEARHC in 2011 from his position as Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Southcentral Foundation. He played an instrumental role in the organization becoming the first Alaskan health care organization to earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award.

 

A graduate of Metlakatla High School, Mr. Clement earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and political science from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. He earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage and completed an executive leadership program with the Indian Health Service.

Leatha Merculieff

Leatha Merculieff

Senior Executive Vice President
Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Chief Legal Officer
Dan Harris

Dan Harris

Chief Financial Officer

Cate Buley

Chief Medical Officer
Eric Gettis

Eric Gettis

Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Martin Benning

Martin Benning

Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Matej

Ryan Matej

Chief Administrative Officer

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