Personal Narrative: Pulmonary Atresia

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Being a twin sister to more or less an average sister (with all the usual arguing, competing, the typical sibling rivalry stuff), I've learned a lot about the meaning of the term "it takes a village". My sister was born with Pulmonary Atresia (a closed heart valve). Though no one but herself could truly appreciate the endurance and pain of what she had to go through, I too developed a sense of immense appreciation on how many different medical specialists, physical therapists, social workers and other multiple specialists are involved in helping patients like my sister; not just survive but thrive! Volunteering at a Pediatric Medical office over the last three years has made me realize how great things happen when multiple fields come together.

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