War in Ukraine: Perfusionist from Ukraine asks clinicians to help his homeland

A pediatric patient who was wounded by Russian fire during fighting in Kyiv, Ukraine, being triaged at the National Children's Specialized Hospital. #Ukraine #UkraineRussianWarb #civiliancasualties
A pediatric patient who was wounded in the fighting in Kyiv, Ukraine, being triaged at the National Children's Specialized Hospital. A Canadian perfusionist who used to work at the hospital is asking clinicians to donate to help his former colleagues. Photo released by the National Children's Specialized Hospital

Ukrainian native and pediatric perfusionist Kyrylo Chasovskyi is now heading efforts to mobilize funds and supplies to send to his former pediatric hospital in Kyiv.

American College of Radiology joins other medical societies in speaking out over Ukraine crisis

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in the radiology community are speaking out and publicly denouncing the aggressions.  On March 1, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) released a statement condemning the actions that have led to the loss of innocent lives of civilians in Ukraine, while also voicing concern for the workers managing the country’s nuclear facilities.

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, doctors in the radiology community are speaking out and publicly denouncing the aggressions. The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging released a statement condemning the Russian invasion.

“The ACR and its members stand ready to assist and support our radiologic colleagues and other medical providers in Ukraine," the group said March 4.