Meet our healthcare partner, Tami Wagner. She has been requesting flights with Angel Flight West since 2024 as the Clinical Director at Kodiak Community Health Center. Each year, AFW works with healthcare professionals like Tami to ensure patients can access the vital care they need.
Learn more at https://angelflightwest.org/healthcare-and-social-workers/.
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Name: Tami Wagner
Healthcare Facility: Kodiak Community Health Center
Position: Clinical Director
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1. Could you tell us about your current occupation? How long have you been working in this position? Why did you become interested in your field?
I’ve been working as a clinical director at a nonprofit organization for three and a half years. I became interested in the role because it allows me to combine my clinical expertise with my passion for serving the community. As a clinical director, I have the opportunity to shape the quality of care provided, mentor and support a team of clinicians, and develop impactful programs that address the needs of underserved populations.
2. How did you hear about Angel Flight West? When did you start requesting flights with AFW?
I heard about AFW through my organization. I started requesting flights about three years ago.
3. How have your experiences requesting flights from AFW been? Have there been any particularly impactful experiences that you have had that you would like to share?
The staff at AFW are great to work with and always very helpful. Booking flights has always been easy. It’s clear that AFW representatives care about the people they serve.
I don’t have one standout experience to share, but I want to recognize the positive difference AFW makes for people and their families. It can be really stressful to figure out how to get yourself or a loved one to Anchorage for medical care that isn’t available in Kodiak. AFW helps ease that stress by providing tickets to Anchorage. I know people in Kodiak who have received help from AFW truly appreciate it.
4. What would you want other healthcare workers or nonprofit partners to know about AFW?
AFW is a great organization that always puts others first. They are easy to work with, and we feel lucky to partner with them.
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Alaska News from AFW
AFW recently announced the expansion of our volunteer pilot network in our Alaska Wing. We will be starting with missions to the Anchorage area from the Kenai Peninsula and will expand as our volunteer pilot base allows. To read more, click here.
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If you’re a healthcare worker and want to learn more about requesting flights for patients, please visit https://angelflightwest.org/healthcare-and-social-workers/.
You can also email our team at [email protected]
