In Memoriam....

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Specializes in pediatrics, school nursing.

I know many of us are away on Summer vacation, however I wanted to share an article that speaks about a memorial that was held for Laurie Melchionda, a school nurse from Eastern Massachusetts, who was a victim of gun violence at the hand of a former neighbor.

She was by all accounts, an amazing school health advocate and a leader in our field.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2020/06/23/braintree-vigil-laurie-melchionda

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I'm in MA and this story is so sad ?

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Specializes in school nursing, ortho, trauma.

So tragic! ?

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Specializes in School Nursing, Pediatrics.

Yes I am in MA as well, and it is very sad.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Thank you for sharing.... another candle snuffed out too soon.

Condolences to the family.

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Specializes in Disaster Medicine / Public Health / School Health.

I document all women murdered by men in the U.S. and will add her. Thanks for caring about her and posting this here.

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Specializes in kids.

I know a friend/ colleague of hers... so tragic..

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