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3+ week, 2+ day ago   (569+ words) James Henderson, age 31: “There is a systemic lack of trust as far as the medical field, and doctors.” Christian Cervantes, age 27: “No one gets better. You’re just a number.” Cydney Byers, age 22: “I can’t really say I trust one specific…...

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