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Sound Off: Sirens, blackouts, and trauma
In October 2005, I traveled to Prishtina, Kosovo, to participate in my second mission trip. Hearing stories from Kosovars and seeing the scars of war-related devastation had a profound impact on my worldview.
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What to expect when calling a helpline for orthopaedic urgent care
See how one orthopaedic urgent care helpline, VantaStat, helps MSK practices and their patients