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Mark Pearlmutter, M.D., Chair and Vice President for
Network Emergency Services at Caritas Christi Health
Care wrote of his arrival that day,
“I am thrilled to be part
of the “first responders”
going down to help. I
think there is a small part
of me that knows this is
why we all went into the
medical profession in the
first place.
My exhilaration is fueled
further by the knowledge that I am traveling with
a wonderful mix of skilled medical professionals.
Though, I am feeling a bit somber if not scared,
knowing that what I am about to witness and
endure during the next few days will be like nothing
that I could have experienced or prepared for in my
entire lifetime.”