Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Military Veterans in Arizona, especially former combat medics, face a tough transition to civilian health care roles. Many struggle and find limited support, even as they bring critical skills and experience, given Arizona's statewide shortage of health care workers. Host Kathleen Bade and guests discuss health care training programs tailored for former medics.

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