Video: Dr. Ruffin discusses COVID-19 at ourLightbox.org

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Dr. Chad Ruffin

Dr. Chad Ruffin

ENT Doc and CI Surgeon

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

Video: Dr. Ruffin discusses COVID-19 at ourLightbox.org

Dr. Ruffin was a guest speaker at ourLightbox.org virtual event and answered questions about COVID-19.

Lightbox also hosted three other speakers on mental and financial health. From the invite:

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