Jerri Nielsen was an American physician known for her pioneering work in polar medicine and medical practice in extreme environments. Born on March 1, 1952, she passed away on June 23, 2009. Dr. Nielsen conducted groundbreaking medical work in Barrow, Alaska, one of the most remote places on Earth. Her story was documented in the documentary 'The Arctic Doctor'.
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Source: Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole
Source: Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole
Source: Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole
Source: Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole