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Celebrating Dr. Elise Pletnikoff and the Power of Representation in Native American Healthcare
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Celebrating Dr. Elise Pletnikoff and the Power of Representation in Native American Healthcare

March 31, 2025March 30, 2026Post read time 3 min read

As Women’s History Month draws close, Ellsworth is proud to highlight an inspiring leader who embodies strength, service, and cultural connection: Dr. Elise M. Pletnikoff, Chief Medical Officer of the Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) in Alaska. Born and…

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