She operated the Nuiqsut clinic from inside a tent - flagging down airplanes when needed

Forty years ago, Rosie Kaigelak was a health aide in what was then the tent village of Nuiqsut and a tent housed her clinic. During story-telling time, she recalled how whenever there was a serious medical emergency she would get on the radio and try to call down any plane that might be passing nearby. Once, a baby was about to be born in a hurry and she felt she needed a doctor's help. She managed to flag down a plane but the only place for she and her patient was on the floor. She radioed ahead to Barrow to be sure they would be met by an ambulance. They made it to the hospital, but as the doctor was prepping the baby came out - right into Rosie's hands. All was well.

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[Jim]

Incredible!!!