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Meet Dr. Emmons

This guy has been guiding us on this journey since August 2022.  He's very direct, calm, straightforward, and well-spoken.  He's super tall and Leila's favorite thing about him is that he sits down to talk with her eye-to-eye.

https://uoflhealth.org/provider/robert-emmons/

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  1. Leila FaucetteDecember 29, 2022 at 5:57 PM

    Addendum from Leila - the worst side effect from this week is the itchiness around the central line. It's everywhere the interventional radiology folks plastered on that clear covering with sticky edges. Adding new allergy to my list which might as well state "anything with any kind of adhesive."

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    1. CarynJanuary 6, 2023 at 6:15 PM

      If it’s a clear dressing with a white border, a tegaderm may not be as irritating. Just a thought. Caryn💕

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