Gratitude in Action: Giving Back This Thanksgiving
by Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, WDS News You Can Use Committee As we gather in gratitude this November, we reflect on the profound impact that service to others can have on both patients and physicians. Thanksgiving reminds us not only of the blessings we count in our own lives, but also of the responsibility and privilege we carry to give back to our communities. Our patients face many health challenges throughout their lives, and as dermatologists we can help them meet these challenges with compassion and dignity. Dermatology is not only about treating the skin’s health and aesthetics—it is also about nurturing our patients’ spirits. When we give back, we transform medicine into something more meaningful: an expression of gratitude for the privilege of practicing the art and science of skincare. As dermatologists, we have many opportunities to volunteer, including teaching, mentorship, participating in local skin cancer screenings, sponsoring events for skin cancer educatio...