The Association of American Indian Physicians unanimously named Dr. Yvette Roubideaux Indian Physician of the Year, saying she was long overdue for the award for her tireless research with American Indians suffering from diabetes.
"Giving the award to Dr. Roubideaux was a way for our members to recognize her for her contributions to the improvement of Indian health," said Margaret Knight, executive director of the AAIP.
The award, which has been given out since the inception of the AAIP 33 years ago, is the first received by a UA physician in recent memory, Knight said.
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