Board to vote on takeover of Juneau health clinic

JUNEAU – The final step is expected this week for a nonprofit organization to take over a Juneau health center serving homeless and uninsured residents that it started managing last year.

Wrangell-based Alaska Island Community Services began managing Front Street Community Health Center in May 2015 at the request of the center's board. Board member Mariya Lovishchuk said a final vote on the transfer will take place this week, The Juneau Empire reported.

AICS offers medical, dental and behavioral health services in Wrangell, Gustavus and Northern Prince of Wales Island.

Mark Walker, the nonprof...