A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to volunteer my Urologic services at a charity medical event at the Los Angeles Sport Arena. The event called Care Harbor is a four day event where thousands of people who are unable to get medical care elsewhere came for free health care. I must admit that it was an overwhelming display of unity and cooperation of the city coming together to help its own. Hundreds of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals were in attendance to serve the needs of many greatly appreciative and needy Angelinos.
I was able to help people with everything ranging from Kidney Cancer to infertility. Everyone I came in contact with was most gracious and grateful. I met one woman who was previously diagnosed with Kidney Cancer out of state and had no idea how to continue her care. She had been met with roadblocks due to her limited insurance coverage and didn’t know where to turn. I was able to council her on where she can go to get evaluation and treatment. Imagine someone with a life threatening cancer unable to get it treated.
The atmosphere was one of community and compassion. It was well organized and the throngs of people seemed to be managed in a expeditious fashion. I look forward to doing this again in future years.
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