Honored and Inspired: Chloe Parker on Receiving the Healthcare Excellence Scholarship All, Featured News / June 18, 2025 Hello AIOF, My name is Chloe Parker and I am incredibly honored to have been awarded the Healthcare Excellence Scholarship! As a college senior attending UAF and nearing the end of my pursuit to obtain a degree in medical dosimetry, this scholarship will enable me to continue my journey and serves as a reminder that my efforts are seen and valued. Your support has undeniably… Honored and Inspired: Chloe Parker on Receiving the Healthcare Excellence Scholarship Read More
Lexi Works Reflects on Receiving the Healthcare Excellence Scholarship All, Featured News / June 18, 2025 To everyone at AIOF, I am sincerely grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Healthcare Excellence scholarship. This generous support will make a significant impact on my educational journey and help me continue pursuing my goals with greater focus and less financial stress. As a radiation therapy student, this scholarship not only eases the burden of tuition but also serves as a… Lexi Works Reflects on Receiving the Healthcare Excellence Scholarship Read More
Meet a ray of sunshine: Heather Magda! All, Featured News / May 29, 2025 Today, we want to introduce a heartwarming and inspirational Heather Magda, devoted radiation therapist from Southeast Radiation Oncology Center who shares her journey into radiation therapy—a story filled with passion, resilience, and personal growth. Heather’s path was anything but straightforward. A self-proclaimed “professional student” in her early years, she was undecided about her career direction until a conversation with a coworker enlightened her about the… Meet a ray of sunshine: Heather Magda! Read More
Meet a ray of sunshine: Dan Andrejak! All, Featured News / May 29, 2025 At the heart of every great organization are passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference, and Dan Andrejak (pronounced an-der-jak) embodies this spirit within the field of radiation oncology. With a warmth that resonates beyond his professional achievements, Dan’s journey from engineering to saving lives is a testament to following one’s true calling. Dan initially embarked on a path in engineering but soon realized a… Meet a ray of sunshine: Dan Andrejak! Read More
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
