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Dr. Molly Jarman Collaborates with CNTR in Quest to Reduce Disparities – Coalition for National Trauma Research

When she was a college student, Molly Jarman saw first-hand how lack of access to emergency care affects those who live in rural America. When her roommate’s father was injured in a car crash in a small North Carolina town, the closest emergency room was two hours away. To make matters worse, bad weather that […]

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7 Ways to Unlock Trust

Autism, a spectrum disorder characterized by challenges in communication and social interaction, often poses hurdles in building trust and fostering connections. However, trust lies at the core of meaningful relationships, offering a pathway to understanding, acceptance, and growth for individuals with autism. Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), encompasses a range of conditions […]

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Treating Lawyers with Depression: One Psychologist’s Top 10 Tips

  Here is an interview I did with Dr. Tyger Latham, a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in Washington, D.C. and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He received his Ph.D. George Washington University. What is depression?Depression is a mental health disorder that affects roughly 10 to 15 percent of the general population. According to the DSM, the […]

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Avoid trauma payment trouble by appropriately managing patient upgrades and downgrades – Trauma System News

The U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently launched a review of Medicare payments for trauma claims. Angie Chisolm, MBA, BSN, RN, CFRN, TCRN One focus of the OIG review is trauma team activation (TTA) payments to hospitals that are not properly designated or verified trauma centers. While this is a genuine concern for the […]

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Supporting Our Employees: The Buddy Program at CCABA

At CCABA, we take pride in our commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive work environment. One of the key initiatives that underscores our dedication to this cause is the Buddy Program. Designed to welcome and empower new team members, this program has proven to be an asset in helping newcomers acclimate to their roles […]

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Dallas Morning News Series Sheds Light on the Crisis of Traumatic Injury – Coalition for National Trauma Research

A series of articles to be published in the Dallas Morning News beginning today, November 28, 2023, illuminates the public health crisis that trauma surgeons have long lived and decried: the thousands of Americans dying from uncontrolled bleeding, when their deaths are preventable. Investigative reporter Lauren Caruba spent more than two years interviewing trauma surgeons, […]

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Dr. Deb: Sometimes When I’m Worried

  “Sometimes When I’m Worried” is the newest book from my award-winning Sometimes When series. In it, children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Preorder here. With quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection by Dr. Deborah Serani helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories […]

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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation – Trauma System News

Peregrine Health Services and Trauma System News are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation — Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and the Montana State Trauma Care Committee. “I am very pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2024 Peregrine Award for Trauma Innovation,” said Mark Feinberg, managing partner […]

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Overcoming Struggles with Bipolar Disorder

About Michael: Michael is a self-published author with a focus on Mental Health Awareness and sharing his personal journey with Bipolar Disorder with an unparalleled candor. His memoir, (In)Sane, which is the harrowing account of his sojourn through the mental-healthcare system, recently placed runner-up in the Great Northwest Book Festival, and has been featured in speaking […]