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February 18, 2006 - Rita Pitka Blumenstein, TH, a Yup'ik Elder was certified as a Traditional Healer in 1999 by an Elders' Council at Southcentral Foundation

(Dr.) Rita Pitka Blumenstein, TH, a Yup'ik Elder was certified as a Traditional Healer in 1999 by an Elders' Council at Southcentral Foundation. She is the first tribal doctor in Alaska certified to treat Alaska Native and American Indian patients in a medical facility. One Sky Center will be represented by R. Dale Walker, MD, who will present a certificate of recognition to (Dr.) Rita and participate in the collaborative sessions. Learn more at:

http://www.oneskycenter.org/news/login.cfm
http://wisdom.heartmindway.com/ritabio.html
http://www.alaskool.org/projects/women/doctor%20rita.htm