The Friday Feature w/ Sean: Never Underestimate Your Actions
👉 We have choices. When faced with challenging situations, we can run at the storm or run away. On April 15, 2013, Dr. Natalie Stavas approached the finish line of her fifth Boston marathon. Just blocks away, she heard explosions and ran towards them. Arriving at the scene she went to work administering CPR, applying tourniquets, and triaging the wounded. Following these actions, President Barack Obama, Katie Couric, and Anderson Cooper honored her for her actions. Improper Bostonian magazine named Dr. Stavas one of “Boston’s Best” and The Boston Globe awarded her with “2013 Bostonian of the Year” – an honor bestowed upon those who shape the biggest story of the year in a remarkable way. After the bombings, Dr. Stavas increased her efforts in preventing childhood violence. She became a weekly medical contributor for Boston’s Fox 25- discussing issues affecting children and young adults, and a mentor for Sole Train- a non-profit guiding inner-city youth on a path towards their full potential through running. Dr. Stavas is currently a leader in education and research. She serves as the Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego. In this role, she mentors medical students, residents, and fellows toward a path of fulfillment in medicine. Her research on caring for vulnerable children has won awards and been highlighted by multiple media outlets. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Stavas has focused her research on how COVID-19 is affecting children’s health as well as physical well-being. She completed her training at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard University. Welcome to Week 118 of #TheFridayFeature. Thanks, Natalie! #keeppushingforward because your #actionsmatter and #inspire others.