AIANCOAC Leadership

CDR Bernard N. Long (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) is the Chair-Elect of the AI/ANCOAC.  He is currently stationed at the Ft Thompson Health Center in South Dakota.  CDR Long is the first Physical Therapist to serve the Indian Health Service as a recipient of the 94-437 Indian Health Scholarship.  Bernard Graduated from the University of North Dakota’s Physical Therapy program and the Indians into Medicine (INMED) in 1983.  CDR Long began his career with the White Mountain Apache Reservation and was later stationed in the Billings Area.  However, Bernard has served the Aberdeen Area for nearly 20 years.  CDR Long has occupied positions as a Physical Therapist, Clinical Services Director, Gerontological Program Officer, Physician Recruiter, Commissioned Corp Liaison Officer, Director of Community Service, and Chief Executive Officer .  CDR Long has served on several National Committees, including the IHS Strategic Planning Committee, the Directors Executive Leadership Committee, Information Systems Advisory Committee and the National Business Office Committee.  Bernard was selected by his CEO peers to represent and Chair several Regional and National Committees.  CDR Long has provided many community services over the years. He has coached soccer, track, football and Odyssey of the Mind.   Bernard, Dianne and their three daughters have a small ranch with cattle, arabian horses trained for endurance racing and exotic chickens.  Bernard assists his wife, owner of Longstar Kennels, train service dogs for children with autism and diabetic alert dogs.  Please feel free to contact him at bernard.long @ihs.gov or (605) 245-1529.