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🌱 From Avenal to Army service: Dr. Gill’s path in prison medicine

Avenal, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • From Avenal to Army service: Dr. Gill’s path in prison medicine

Also on today's calendar: Dia de Cine en Español.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Friday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Army shaped Dr. Gill's correctional health care career (ca.gov) — Dr. Ravijot Gill began his state prison medical career at Avenal State Prison before joining the Army Reserve in 2011. Now acting chief medical executive at North Kern State Prison in Delano, he credits military experience with shaping his emphasis on clear patient handoffs, timely treatment and team accountability.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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