“It’s very humbling—I don’t see myself as a hero,” Rizkalla said about being named this year’s Locum Hero. “As a healthcare professional, I believe that giving back to others is my duty. I hope this award will help raise awareness for the charities I support and my fellow volunteers.”
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Barton Team | 20 June, 2024
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Survey Finds Nearly Half of PAs Find the Term ‘Mid-Level Provider’ Offensive
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Mike Connors | 10 June, 2024
