Today I had to get from the 6th floor and was down to 2, the I.C.U.  with just a few minutes between. I took the stairs and stumbled upon Brenda, a respiratory therapist, taking a much needed break staring at the NY skyline on a phone call. After a polite "hello" she told me "it's not a sunny day, but it is a great day" with a smile. The first patient since the craziness started 2 weeks ago had been extubated - a milestone. The breathing tube had been removed. She smiled, and told me how M&M's were her weakness. She seemed happy. Thinking about this is the first time I've actually broken down.  Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey, during the first weeks of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 03/25/2020 Photos by Jeff Rhode Mandatory photo credit, and please use only with permission from Jeff Rhode and Holy Name Medical Center.
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