Led by Dr. Joanne Rose Ruggeri, DNP, FNP
Winter Wellness Workshop
Staying Healthy, Steady, and Supported Through the Dark Season
Led by Dr. Joanne Rose Ruggeri, DNP, FNP
Date: Friday February 27, 2026
Time: 7-9 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Band of Brothers, 2050 N. Merciful Cr. Wasiila, AK 99654
Fee: $15
Light, Healthy Refreshments
A supportive, educational session
This workshop is educational and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care. It is designed to complement your existing care team.
Registration Policy
Registration reserves a limited seat for this event. Registration fees are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another person by contacting us before the event.
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About the Workshop
Educational only. Not medical care or emergency services.
Complements PCP, VA, or specialty care.
What you will learn
Why winter affects energy, mood, and sleep differently in Alaska.
The Winter Wellness Framework.
Light, sleep, movement, nutrition, mental health, and connection strategies.
When to reach out for professional support.
Who this is for
Adults living in Alaska.
Veterans, military and family members
Rural residents.
Anyone feeling the strain of winter.
About Your Host
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Joanne Rose Ruggeri, DNP, FNP-BC is a rural healthcare leader, seasoned clinician, and mission-driven innovator committed to transforming how care is delivered in remote and underserved communities. With nearly four decades of nursing experience and more than 28 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps, Dr. Ruggeri’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to service, resilience, and team-based care. During her military career, she held senior roles including Medical Group SquadronCommander, Chief Nurse Executive Director of Medical Management, and Family Nurse Practitioner in both domestic and international settings-bringing strategic oversight and operational excellence to complex healthcare environments.
Dr. Ruggeri’s approach to healthcare is deeply rooted in her military experience, where adaptability, precision, and a mission-focused mindset guided care delivery across challenging and resource-constrained settings. This foundation informs her work today in rural health transformation, where she champions integrated, human-centered systems, workforce sustainability, and practical technology solutions. She leverages telemedicine and workflow-aligned electronic health record tools such as Practice Better to improve access, reduce administrative burden, and support continuity of care.
As the founder of a virtual healthcare practice serving military families, veterans, and Alaskan communities, Dr. Ruggeri embraces a holistic model of care that addresses physical, mental, and functional health needs. Her work connects frontline clinical insight with system-level strategy advancing sustainable models that reflect the realities of rural practice and improve outcomes for patients and care teams alike
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