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  Overseeing the delivery of Health Care to Native American people in the Northwest

About PAO

Our Mission
To raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

Our Goal:
To assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Our Foundation:
To uphold the Federal Government's obligation to promote healthy American Indians and Alaska Native people, communities, and cultures and to honor and protect the inherent sovereign rights of Tribes.



 


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