Memo:
Died at his home in Kennebunk, Maine. Following his training in general surgery at the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Allen served as surgeon and medical officer with the Indian Health Service in Rosebud, S.D., and held positions with the IHS in San Carlos, Ariz., Seattle, Anchorage, and Oklahoma City. His service to the health and welfare of Native Americans was recognized by the Sicangu band of the Teton Lakota, the Cherokee, and the Creek Nations, and USPS ribbon awards for hazardous duty, outstanding, meritorious, and distinguished service. In 1973, Dr. Allen opened a clinic at Wounded Knee during its occupation by the American Indian Movement. Following his retirement from HIS, he set up private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before returning to his native Maine to practice surgery at Goodall Hospital in Sanford. Photo.
Citation:
P&S 26 (Fall 2006) P 30
Full Death Date
This person was P&S Faculty
No
Graduation Year
1961
Degree granting institution
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Record ID
6362