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Advancing Surgical Care in Underserved and Rural Communities

Source
American College of Surgeons
Date
May 6, 2026
Summary
The American College of Surgeons has created or participated in programs and courses to help surgical teams eliminate disparities in care for underserved and rural communities. These include the Rural Trauma Team Development Course, the Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition, and the Emergency Medical Services for Children program.
Tagged as
Children and youth · Emergency medical services · Health disparities · Surgery