Having a child diagnosed with cancer is one of every parent’s worst nightmares. Alaska may be a small state but its services for pediatric surgery and oncology are robust. What are the most common types of pediatric surgery for cancer? What services are available in Alaska? How does quality improvement in outcomes and efficiency as well as global health initiatives play into better care for Alaskans?
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HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:
- Dr. Jennifer Bruny, pediatric surgeon, Alaska Pediatric Surgery
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8 p.m. AKDT
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