Annual COA Branch Picnic
The Aurora Borealis Picnic held June 26 was a huge success! Thanks for all who volunteered and thanks for all who came and ate!!! Thanks LCDR Kara King for coordinating this!
CDR Kelly Murphey Receives Prestigous Award
Commander Kelly Murphy is the worthy recipient of the 2012 Lucille Woodville Award! She was presented the by the Nurse PAC at the PHS Scientific and Training held in Arizona, May 21-23. Lucille Woodville is responsible for starting the Nurse Midwifery Service in Bethel. Congratulations Kelly! We are proud of you!
Special Olympics
Members of the Aurora Borealis COA volunteered for meal services for the Special Olympics held June 7, 8, and 9. Sporting events include: aquatics, athletics, basketball, gymnastics and powerlifting. LCDR Eldridge has been our faithful liaison for volunteer services for many years. There is an ongoing need for volunteers throughout […]
COA Sponsors Special Book Event
History of ANMC-Revisited On January 31, 2012 the Aurora Borealis Branch of the Commissioned Officers Association (COA) sponsored a special celebration to commemorate a cherished piece of local literature, entitled Alaska Native Medical Center: 1953-1983, written by Dr. Robert Fortuine. Spearheading the reprinting and subsequent tribute, was well- known professional […]
Officer of the Branch 2012
It is the Executive Committee’s proud honor to announce and recognize the 2012 Officer of the Branch award winner, Commander Brenda Cook. We would like to recognize CDR Cook for her significant contributions to the nursing category at Southcentral Foundation (SCF). During the Billet Transformation, CDR Cook ensured that the […]