ABILENE, TX -- The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for all Americans, and without doubt nurses and doctors have been dealing with unimaginable trauma as they do their best to help patients overcome the virus.
On Tuesday, Hendrick Medical Center released a video featuring three nurses who talked about their experiences with the coronavirus.
Hospitalization rates continue to climb in Taylor County and Trauma Service Area D, indicating they could implement closures after hitting the 7th day over 15 percent.
Since the pandemic began Taylor County has reported 129 deaths.
"I’ve seen more deaths in a week than I have in my entire 13-years of nursing here. And that’s hard," said Joseph Joeris, RN. "When someone is able to leave, it’s a huge victory for all of us.”
According to Melissa Warman, nursing staff and COVID-19 patients form a bond after spending weeks together fighting the virus.
“You really develop a relationship with these people that whenever they are discharged, it’s such an overwhelming feeling of hope as compared to the last few weeks of sadness and everything else that’s going on with so many people dying," said Kory Lee, RN.
There are currently at least 71 Henrick employees quarantined.
Back in November Henrick CEO Brad Holland requested 80 nurses from the state.
Mayor Anthony Williams confirmed Holland has requested 215 additional nurses.
Additionally Henrick Medical Center continues to have zero ICU beds available.
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