01 Jun 2023
by Prevention Committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Acute Care Surgery Committee, Associate Member Council


Editor's note

editor’s note

Welcome to the Cutting Edge! Our goal is to provide info that will be useful to the practicing acute care surgeon.

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June e-news

june e-news

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Prevention Quarter

prevention quarter

Firearm Violence Perspective from the Injury Prevention Committee

Our world has an unfortunately long history of violence... Additionally, in communities across the globe, people suffer daily forms of violence.

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IPV and Elderly

IPV and Elderly

While the “rule of thumb” story is debated, the prevalence and recognition of intimate partner violence is not new.

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DEI Feature

diversity, equity, and inclusion feature

The Intersection of DEI, Trauma, and Public Policy

Recent events of gun violence highlight the intersection of DEI, trauma, and public policy—and why trauma and acute care surgeons must advocate for systemic change.

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Evolution in Surgery

Evolution In Surgery

How things stay the same and evolve simultaneously. Two years ago, AAST DEI Committee held a virtual symposium on creating impactful changes.

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ACS highlight

ACS highlight

The Origins of a New Trauma Center

“My sweet baby could still be alive today if the U. of C. had a trauma center...” — the story behind a new center on Chicago’s South Side.

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Associate Member Council

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