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Madison Harkins

A Doctor on the Front Lines

Disasters, whether natural or man-made, are less a question of if they’ll happen, as opposed to where and when. Hurricanes, tornadoes, or industrial accidents—most, if not all, are unpredictable. Fortunately, when they occur, there are individuals prepared to respond with care that never quits despite the circumstance. Laurie Bryant, DO, an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and medical director at UF Emergency & Urgent Care Center – Lane Avenue, is one of those people.

The Race to Save a Life

In March 2022, David and his friends arrived early to the Gate River Run to warm up. It was a beautiful morning with great weather, and David recalls everything being typical. He had a great run and crossed the finish line with ease. However, just a few seconds after crossing the finish line, David collapsed. Fortunately for David, he collapsed directly in front of the UF Health Jacksonville TraumaOne tent. Silvey-Cason radioed for immediate team support. Charge Nurse Jennifer Harrell, BSN, RN, CCRN, and TraumaOne Flight Director Tony Hayes, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NRP, FP-C, answered the call and ran to his aid.