'Dr. Mark Ryan writes on his blog about the day in June when robbers burst into the hostel in the Dominican Republic where he and others on a medical mission were staying. A scuffle ensued, which left him with scratches, bruises and needing stitches in the back of his head. Rather than pack up their duffel bags and head home, Ryan and others, including pharmacy and medical students from Virginia Commonwealth University, finished the trip after moving to a more secure location. Undeterred, in a few days Ryan and another group will head back to the Dominican Republic for another medical mission. "We don't want these would-be thieves to keep us from helping patients in need," Ryan said'. The story continues here:

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