Dr. Jon Heavey: Battalion Surgeon in Iraq
Dr. Jon Heavey talks about witnessing the cost of war during his service as a battalion surgeon in Iraq.
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Show Notes
Content Warning: this episode includes graphic descriptions of wounds and combat, as well as strong language.
Dr. Jon Heavey is an emergency room physician on the front lines of the battle against COVID, who began his medical career as a battalion surgeon with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq.
Read Jon’s 2012 article “An Unbearable Price” in the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine for more about his service as battalion surgeon.
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