On September 11th, 2001 an ER Doctor finds himself in charge of the closest emergency room to the Twin Towers.

Today's episode featured Tony Dajer. Tony was born in New York City, grew up in Puerto Rico, and has been practicing as an ER Doctor in New York for 30 years. You can read one of Tony's articles called "Vital Signs" featured in Discover Magazine at www.discovermagazine.com/health/vital-signs-37.

Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits

Special Thanks: To all who helped make this series happen - Ellen Westberg, Andrew Waits, Marcelino Villalpando, Gabriella Quintana, Emily Caldwell, and Jason Blalock.

Content/Trigger Warnings: violence, graphic bodily injury, terrorism, explicit language

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music and Sound Design by: Marcelino Villalpando

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