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Alaska Family Doctor Wins 2023 AAFP Humanitarian Award for Global Health Service

February 13, 2024

Alaska family physician Dr. Shawn Vainio received the 2023 AAFP Humanitarian Award for his enduring work expanding global health access, including nearly 20 medical missions to isolated villages with the Himalayan Health Exchange.

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