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Dr. Justin Knittel works with the group “Doctors Collaborating to Help Children” to provide children in Ukraine with free plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Medical students and faculty collaborate to integrate climate change education into WashU’s curriculum, fostering awareness and inspiring students to mitigate healthcare’s environmental impact. One initiative focused on volatile gases utilized during operative procedures, resulting in a 60% reduction in the carbon footprint of anesthesia gases and yielding substantial cost savings.
In partnership with WashU’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate PRIDE Month together! We proudly support the LGBTQ+ community at #WashUMed and in the St. Louis region!
In this month’s newsletter, we celebrate Pride Month and highlight Washington University and the Department of Anesthesiology’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We delve into the significance of pronouns and their impact on the well-being of transgender and non-binary individuals. By embracing inclusive language and practices, we can create a more accepting environment.
Dr. Michael Lanspa sits down with Pratik Sinha to discuss their article “Latent Class Analysis Reveals COVID-19–related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Subgroups with Differential Responses to Corticosteroids”.
We are saddened and angered by the recent violence fueled by white supremacy and racism in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Dallas. We honor those who lost their lives. We grieve with those who lost loved ones and all who are impacted by the trauma of these events.
ASSURE Fellows and Scholars reflect on their summer spent learning and researching alongside medical professionals.