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The Faces of Depression

Posted on April 30, 2019 by USG

I work in a suburban hospital emergency room and each and every day, we care for at least two (oftentimes more) individuals who have attempted or are contemplating suicide, what we call “suicidal ideations”. Sometimes these patients come in on … Continue reading →

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What I Learned This Week…

Posted on April 16, 2019 by USG

Last week was my first full week in the emergency department. What a wild ride! In reflecting on the 36 hours, there are certain things that bubbled up to the surface. Here they are: I love the ER; The more … Continue reading →