AMC’s Dr. Hoa Nguyen Declares Emergency due to OB/GYN Shortage, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on August 19, 2022

Dr. Hoa Nguyen (MD) from the America Medical Center (AMC) speaks to Patti declaring an emergency as a result of an obstetrician–gynecologist (OB/GYN) shortage on Guam.

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