America's North Shore Journal

The city of Rutbah resides in the middle of the rural western Al Anbar province, Iraq. The people of this city have come to love a man who has changed and influenced the health care in the city and surrounding areas. Dr. Dhea Mijwal Shami Maadahidi, the surgeon and manager of the Rutbah general hospital, has worked tirelessly to ensure the health of others. “I love my job because of the procedures I’m able to do to make this city a healthier place,” said Dhea, 38, from Baghdad, Iraq. After receiving his certification in Baghdad, Dhea has spent the last six years treating patients here. Since arriving, he has helped rebuild the old hospital, which had been destroyed by previous conflicts and boosted the medical program from conducting only minor surgeries to major … Read entire article »