SF nurse returns from serving in Ukraine
(KRON) – A Bay Area healthcare worker has returned from Ukraine after offering his skills to refugees. He said seeing people in need of support inspired him to give back.
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The war between Russia and Ukraine continues, and non-profit organizations like Global Care Force are filling in the gaps with much-needed healthcare for the people of Ukraine.
Among the volunteers is Bay Area’s own Ryan Anson, who spent two weeks providing care.
“It was the second anniversary of the war, and it was really clear in my mind when things did not improve, and there was still a tremendous loss of life, and I felt like this was when I had to go. I said to myself, ‘We are at two years now, and I won’t keep delaying,’” Anson said.
Anson, who is an advanced practice nurse, said air raid sirens, avoiding land mines and serving in makeshift exam rooms was a typical day.
“Doing primary care job like I do in the United States, in San Francisco, helping people with their hypertension, chronic pain and diabetes,” Anson said.
Physical treatment was not the only line of care that was needed in these communities.
“The biggest need we saw is being listened to and process their trauma and tell their stories. And that has direct repercussions on their health—their blood pressure, diabetes control and even their chronic pain are influenced by someone’s trauma,” Anson said.
During his trip, Ryan said their medical team treated over 200 people. He said he hopes his act of service lets the people of Ukraine know they have not been forgotten.
“For me, I think this model of primary care is wonderful, and if we can help support that in the United States, we need to because it’s our responsibility,” Anson said.
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