MD, MPH, FACS, FAEMS
Dr. Alex Eastman
The Quiet Work Behind Trauma Care
Trauma medicine is frequently characterized by urgency. The clock begins the moment the call is received. Every team member responds, and the collective sense of pressure is palpable. This aspect is genuine. I recall my first major trauma activation as a young...
Reflections on the Parkland Trauma Handbook Third Edition
Looking back on my work with the third edition of the Parkland Trauma Handbook, what I remember most is the environment that shaped it, not just the book itself. Trauma handbooks usually don’t come from theory. They are built from repeated experience, pressure, and...
Being Named Dallas Police Reserve Officer of the Year Changed How I See Service
When I joined the Dallas Police Department Reserve Unit, it wasn’t for an award. I signed up because I wanted to serve. I wanted to stand beside the men and women who step into uncertainty every single day and still answer the call. Being named the 2025 Reserve...