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Sub-regional Clinic Named Anikkan Inuit Iluaqutaat<br />
l. to r. above: Brian, Merlin, Laala, Abbie, Paul, John Wilson, Ruth L. Johnson, Judy, Tia, Junior, Frank Sr., Gus,<br />
Genevieve, LouAnn, and Bruce Johnson pose in front of newly dedicated NSHC Sub-regional clinic in Unalakleet, Ak.<br />
NSHC celebrates Name<br />
Dignitaries and many locals from Unalakleet<br />
help celebrate the naming of the subregional<br />
clinic in Unalakleet.<br />
Below, Helen Pootoogooluk, Acting CEO<br />
for Norton Sound Health Corporation<br />
(NSHC) addresses the naming ceremony at<br />
the sub-regional clinic located in Unalak-<br />
leet. The newly named Anikkan Inuit<br />
Iluaqutaat means “Ruth L. Johnson Place<br />
for Healing.” The name Anikkan is her<br />
Eskimo name and this was a special day<br />
for her and the region.<br />
Ruth was described as a quiet and softspoken<br />
Inupiaq, and yet had stern desire to<br />
improve the welfare and wellness of her<br />
people. Her advocacy role, while lobbying<br />
for health-related facilities, was precise<br />
and an earful to the lawmakers.<br />
Ruth Johnson served on the health board<br />
early in her life and continues to maintain<br />
a strong foundation for the people she<br />
loved. Her tactical style of advocacy apparently<br />
created funding sources to eventually<br />
trickle to Norton Sound.<br />
As a mother of many, Ruth cherished her<br />
role as a mother and continues to stir her<br />
grandchildren towards<br />
success and<br />
determination.<br />
Simon Bekoalook<br />
Jr. (r.) was instrumental<br />
in assuring<br />
that a correct recognition<br />
on the title<br />
be made. Simon is a board member representing<br />
Shaktoolik.<br />
Ricky Nassuk (r.) represented<br />
Koyuk.<br />
Abbie Takak (below)<br />
reflected as a past NSHC<br />
board chair.<br />
Peter Martin (r.) from<br />
Stebbins gave support<br />
for regional naming.<br />
Virginia Washington Bill Dann, former<br />
From St. Michaels CEO for NSHC<br />
Emily Hughes, NSHC<br />
Chairperson, congratulates<br />
Ruth on her tribute.<br />
Volume 3,Issue 1 Page 3