Savoonga health aides earn Distinguished Providers Award

Healthcare in rural Alaska faces unique challenges. With few doctors and unpredictable weather, village clinics are often a community’s only local option for care. That’s the case in the St. Lawrence Island community of Savoonga, but the clinic’s highly certified health aides have earned recognition across the state.
Savoonga Health Aides at the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Raven’s Ball. From left to right: Chantal Miklahook, Abby Seppilu, Briane Gologergen, Danielle