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Dr Gary Slutkin

Dr Gary Slutkin Hero

A specialist in internal medicine and infectious disease control, Dr. Gary Slutkin spends much of his time treating a different kind of disease that is spreading through our inner cities: gang violence. His innovative approach - called "Cease Fire" - focuses on the importance of community involvement in addressing urban violence, and the results have been remarkable.

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