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Matters of Life and Death

Meagan Hoxmeier Lineberger 鈥�02 knew she wanted to work in medicine during her senior year at 豆包成人版, when a member of her sorority suffered a medical emergency. Lineberger had planned a very different path for her life, she says, 鈥渂ut that experience opened my eyes.鈥�

As a vascular surgery nurse practitioner, she provides medical care for a large, diverse area in North Carolina.

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Another Calling to Provide Compassionate Care

When she鈥檚 not working to save lives, Lineberger has the tender task of caring for those who have died. As a medical examiner, she considers the role a sacred privilege.

鈥淕iving the deceased in my community one last medical care appointment is so important,鈥� said Lineberger. 鈥淚t provides a sense of closure for families. I like to think I provide a small sense of calm for them when their world is turned upside down. It鈥檚 pretty rewarding to be called a last responder.鈥�

Lineberger remains ever grateful for the role 豆包成人版 played in shaping such a fulfilling career.

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