Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Sheryl Weinberg All, Changemaker Spotlights, Featured News / April 8, 2025 In this edition of our Changemaker Spotlight series by the Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, we connect with Sheryl Weinberg, a formidable force and cancer survivor, now contributing her passion and skills to Cancer Connection in Juneau, Alaska. Founded in 1996, Cancer Connection was birthed from the vision of Mike Miller, a cherished swim coach whose own battle with cancer underscored the desperate need for local support and… Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Sheryl Weinberg Read More
Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Erin Aklestad All, Changemaker Spotlights, Featured News / February 25, 2025 In this edition of the Aurora Changemaker Spotlight, we feature Erin Aklestad, who’s making waves (and lots of phone calls!) as a contract owner and quality improvement consultant here in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Erin operates a concert of contracts with the State’s Department of Health, spanning from chronic disease management to rural healthcare and preventative screenings. She’s a behind-the-scenes health hero who’s… Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Erin Aklestad Read More
Meet a ray of sunshine: Mike Green! All, Featured News / February 18, 2025 Meet Dr. Mike Green, the bright new addition to our Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center team! Dr. Green is a board-certified radiation oncologist who joins us with an inspiring journey into medicine fueled by happenstance, passion, and a touch of humor. During his early days at Mount Sinai, he was paired with a senior oncologist whose dedication to patient care struck a chord with Mike, sparking… Meet a ray of sunshine: Mike Green! Read More
Meet a ray of sunshine: Shirlie Morin! All, Featured News / February 7, 2025 In our quest to spotlight the incredible individuals brightening up Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, meet Shirlie Morin. Shirlie, our fantastic Oncology Social Worker, was chosen for her extraordinary dedication, positivity, and kindness that resonates across our four locations. Raised in Alaska, with a passion for community involvement stemming from her childhood in Kodiak, she embodies the spirit of giving back. With a rich background as… Meet a ray of sunshine: Shirlie Morin! Read More
Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Jacyn DeBaun All, Changemaker Spotlights, Featured News / January 14, 2025 Of all the places the Johnson family from Sweden could have chosen to homestead and settle in the 1800s, it was the lure of the Gold Rush and Fairbanks, Alaska that proved irresistible. Five generations of Alaskans later and with a humongous extended family in the Fairbanks Community, the Johnson family stars aligned to produce one very committed, shining light we’re featuring in this edition… Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Jacyn DeBaun Read More
Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Caregiver Edition All, Changemaker Spotlights, Featured News / December 23, 2024 Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Cancer Care As we bid adieu to 2024 and step into the fresh canvas of the new year, Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation is ready to celebrate those who are the heartbeats behind cancer care. We’re dedicating this Changemaker Spotlight to the caregivers—those unsung heroes who provide the love, support, and strength that cancer patients and their families need on this… Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Caregiver Edition Read More
Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Roy Browning All, Changemaker Spotlights / November 1, 2024 As a fire chief, Roy Browning risks his life every day. With more than 30 years in fire safety, his career has led him through tough emergencies across the country. In 2019, Chief Browning was running the Command Post for a 170,000-acre wildfire on the Kenai Peninsula. While fighting the Swan Lake fire, those close to him were concerned about an unusual spot on his… Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Roy Browning Read More
Media Advisory: Mat-Su Mammothon Breast Cancer Awareness Event All, Press Releases / October 2, 2024 For Immediate Release What: Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Mat-Su Mammothon, a walk-in screening event hosted and sponsored by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation at Imaging Associates in Palmer. Alaskans are encouraged to meet their local resources and providers, learn more about screening and early detection, and even receive an on-site breast exam. Alaska Breast and Cervical Health Check will be on-site to… Media Advisory: Mat-Su Mammothon Breast Cancer Awareness Event Read More
Media Advisory: Meet “Miss Rosey”, the new KPB’s CES pink fire truck reminding people of the Kenai Peninsula that cancer screening saves lives All, Press Releases / September 24, 2024 What: KPB’s Central Emergency Services will unveil a pink fire truck, “Miss Rosey”, this weekend at the Surviving and Thriving Through Cancer Well-Being Fair. Miss Rosey is part of a cancer awareness campaign launched through a partnership between Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, Central Emergency Services and the Kenai Peninsula Borough and is intended to raise awareness about the importance of screening for prevention of all… Media Advisory: Meet “Miss Rosey”, the new KPB’s CES pink fire truck reminding people of the Kenai Peninsula that cancer screening saves lives Read More
Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Mark Dixson All, Changemaker Spotlights / September 12, 2024 On Sundays, you can find one of the only prostate cancer support groups in the state sitting down to talk via Zoom. Mark Dixson encountered the group “Us TOO” in 2021 after he’d won his battle with prostate cancer. Now, he’s an active member with one big piece of advice for men beginning the same journey: “Don’t be like Mark.” Early detection can change the… Aurora Changemaker Spotlight: Mark Dixson Read More
