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Donna LC Keeler, Eastern Shoshoni Tribe Executive Director Date joined SDUIH: 4/1/2002 Education/Employment Background: USD - Business/Journalism. SDUIH Executive Director 1978-1981; State of South Dakota - Social Services (Medicaid/TANF) 1981 - 2002; SDUIH Executive Director 2002- Present Committees: National Council of Urban Indian Health (Board Member; served as Vice-President and Treasurer); National Diabetes Workgroup; ISAC-Urban Representative; Women's Cancer Network; SD Diabetes Coalition; Aberdeen Area Education Executive Board Member; Aberdeen Area Tribal/Urban Health Director member. What SDUIH means to me, or to my community or to the patients: Everyday I am grateful to be a part of this organization and feel we have an impact on the people who use our clinics/services. Our "style of care" (which is a model for mainstream health care) allows our staff to know and truly care about our patients and their families. I Welcome You to our clinics and our care.
Ellen Rogers Fiscal Manager Date joined SDUIH: 10/1/1998 Education/Employment Background: Business Courses/SD Urban Indian Health for the last 11 years and I also am part owner of an Indian Owned Medical Uniform Shop. I have worked at the State of South Dakota for the Board of Regents (Higher Education) and for the Unified Judicial System (Supreme Court). Committees: United Way Board member What SDUIH means to me, or to my community or to the patients: I believe SDUIH is very important to the communities they serve. SDUIH provides many unique services to those who might not otherwise receive the healthcare they deserve. I am proud to work at SDUIH and strongly believe in the Mission and AIM statements of SDUIH.
Kevin Atkins General Operations Manager Date joined SDUIH: 6/4/2007 Education/Employment Background: Electronic Systems Technology - Lake Area Vo-Tech What SDUIH means to me, or to my community or to the patients: Without SDUIH there would be people in our communities that would not be able to get health care. Even though I am not part of the clinical staff I feel that I contribute to my agency's ability to truly make a difference in peoples' lives.
Karla Andrews, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Program Specialist Date joined SDUIH: 12/21/1993 Education/Employment Background: Certified Coder What SDUIH means to me, or to my community or to the patients: SDUIH has become part of my family. I enjoy what I do here. It is a very rewarding place to work. It's a great feeling to know we provide an awesome service to our community.
Bonnie Cromwell, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Project Specialist Date joined SDUIH: 10/6/2008 Education/Employment Background: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) since 2003; 7+ years experience with the RPMS system Committees: Member/past officer of Pierre Coding Chapter, Volunter with the Riggs High School Senior Honoring Wacipi What SDUIH means to me, or to my community or to the patients: SDUIH plays an inportant role in my community. Since returning to work for SDUIH, I have gotten to visit with several of our new and long standing patients and they have said how much they appreciate the service they receive at the clinic. I am very proud to say I work for SDUIH!

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