Austin ER doctor helping Ukrainian refugees crossing into Poland

, according to the United Nations. 4.3 million have left for neighboring countries, while another 6.5 million are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country. Dr. Austin Potter is volunteering forThe Polish NGO also known as "ODGM" translates to "from the border to the flat." The organization helps secure transportation and housing for those fleeing Ukraine. Potter spent two weeks in Poland in late March and early April.

"Most of what I saw over there was chronic medical conditions, kidney failure, heart failure, hypertension, et cetera that had gone untreated for two days to a week. People who haven't had their medications, hadn't had their dialysis, hadn't been able to make it into their primary care provider because they're escaping a war zone." he explained.

Potter also distributed medical supplies donated by his company Compete Care, a chain of freestanding emergency room clinics -- most are based in"Our modest contribution is very small compared to the efforts of the people just trying to find food and water for their families and trying to cope with the psychological effects of the war there." said Complete Care Medical Director Dr. Daniel Roe.

Potter connected with the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. The group is continuing to distribute the supplies he donated. He hopes to connect with other groups for supplies distribution upon his return. This comes as a response to reports of atrocities carried out by President Vladimir Putin's forces"There were signs of torture. There were signs of mass executions.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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