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Tammy Smick

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Tammy Smick and her husband Tim were thrust into the fight for patient safety after the tragic and needless death of their 20-year-old son, Alex, due to a doctor’s negligence and reckless opioid overprescribing.,She has traveled the state of California fighting for patient safety and physician accountability.

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Tammy Smick

Tammy Smick joined our advocacy team following the tragic death of her son Alex due to medical negligence. Following a skateboarding accident,…

May 12, 2026