The AAIP honor is for Distinguished Service and commitment to improving the quality of health care for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. This will be Dr. Walker's second award from AAIP for Indian Physician of the Year. He received the first honor on August 10, 1989. Walker is the first and currently one of two American Indian psychiatrists in the nation certified in addictions. He has more than 30 years experience in the addictions field.

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