The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for Kelley Rankin. He works as a physical therapist in Hedgesville, West Virginia, and says he doesn’t think people realize how hands-on his field is – they treat pain, restore function and educate their patients on leading a healthier life. “It was […]
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Healthcare is Human: The Hospice Worker Balancing the Pulls of Home and Help During a Pandemic
It has always been Lillian Amanaka’s dream to work with patients at the end of life, she says, her accent is easily noticeable, her voice soft and her words precise. Lillian is in her second year working at Hospice of the Panhandle in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle. She started as […]
Read MoreHealthcare is Human: The Security Guard Who’s a Steady Presence in a Chaotic Pandemic
Paul Blackman says that working in the pandemic, “has been stressful. It’s been a learning experience, for sure. The main thing is stressful.” But look at Paul and you can’t possibly tell his stress level. He is calm and collected, with an unflappable presence. Exactly the temperament needed by a […]
Read MoreHealthcare is Human: Meet the Brave Nurse Looking for a Comfortable Face Mask
Chelsea Jacobs is a courageous woman, a nurse who brings bravery into the hospital – the hard-earned kind you get when you spend your weekends barrel horse racing. She’s been on the job at the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, for the past three years. Like many nurses, […]
Read MoreHealthcare is Human: Meet the W.Va. Hospital Custodian Committed to ‘HOPE’ During a Pandemic
Jamal White is a towering presence – his tall athletic frame can easily be seen at the end of the hospital hallway. But when you are up close and in his personal space, he is unassuming and gentle.The juxtaposition between his tender soul and large stature couldn’t be more striking. […]
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