Local teen inspired by childhood care hopes to use ASL to help deaf patients

Nineteen-year-old Phoenix Small is pursuing a career in medicine with a focus on using American Sign Language to assist deaf patients. His goal is inspired by his own past medical experiences.
As the world observes the International Day of Sign Languages, 19-year-old Phoenix Small is turning his own medical journey into a mission to help others.
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