Noy Monserate, an ER nurse, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Working in the ER is both a scary experience and at the same time a satisfactory experience for me to be able to help those that need it most during this pandemic,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderAudrey Kidd, a central service technician who cleans surgical instruments and sets up trays for the operating room, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m grateful for my job. I like what I do as a tech,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderHannah Hausman, a nurse in the emergency department that works on a team of COVID-19 nurses to plan for employee safety and a surge plan for increased COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Even though this time is stressful, I have become more thankful for my team and how we have come together and supported each other,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderShane O’Mahony, a physician who is an intensivist and the medical ICU director, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “So many emotions. Families cannot visit in the ICU. Some of the hardest moments are trying to connect families with their loved ones who are struggling to survive sometimes for weeks,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderJuanita Willams, a housekeeper, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Every day is different, but we will soon overcome,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderGuy Hudson, a physician and the chief executive officer of Swedish Health Services, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am extremely proud to support and lead the effort for the response. We are all in this together,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderAnne Lipke, an ICU doctor who has been working during the pandemic as both an ICU doctor and as director of the Issaquah campus ICU, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am incredibly proud of both our medical response and our community’s response to Covid,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderJill Beauchamp, an ICU nurse working directly with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m taking care of people my age. This is real, and the community should continue to help us flatten the curve,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderLeia Parker, a registered dietician who has been working in the ICU during the pandemic, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am really proud of the team I get to work with every day,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderCasey McGee, a materials distribution technician who has worked as the personal protective equipment warehouse tech during the pandemic, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Thanks to the greater Seattle area for the sheer amount of donations to help us during this tough time,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderAdelia Aquino, a cleaner who has been tasked with cleaning rooms of COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “First, I got nervous but because every day my supervisor gave us a meeting, everything feels okay as long as I use my proper PPE I know I will be safe,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderMichelle Fero, a medical-surgical nurse in the COVID-19 unit working as a “safety RN” that updates colleagues on changing policies and best practices for using personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m thankful for all the love and support we have been receiving from the community, and for the excellent teamwork on my unit,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderMolly Strieker, a medical-surgical nurse in the COVID-19 unit, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am so proud of the teamwork between everyone on my floor. I have confidence in them and know they have my back during these difficult times,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderSarah Jaaskelainen, a nurse in the emergency department who has educated staff, developed new department processes, and screened patients for COVID-19, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m thankful for the outpouring of support from our community and the willingness and dedication of my coworkers to show up even when the job gets hard to do whatever is needed to care for our patients,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderFilipina Mapanao, an emergency technician that works at the COVID-19 triage entry point to make sure infections are contained, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “We are all in this together. Thank you for all donations and support,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderJennifer Hartley, a critical care nurse practitioner, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m living but I’m also grieving – for my patients, my colleagues, and my own friends – one of which who has died of COVID-19 in California. Every day I find new ways to become more resilient. That’s how we survive and try to thrive,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
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