Every day over the last year have received stories of our OneWorld staff going above and beyond to care for our patients and the community. We have so many hero stories. Some include big acts of compassion and others are as small as a kind gesture, but one thing is for sure – the spirit of a Hero is contagious! Covid Heroes
Laura Lowens, Hanny Francia and Alma Macall attended a small memorial service in remembrance of one of their patients. This child had been cared for by the school-based health center staff, but he sadly passed away over the summer after a battle with cancer. They wanted to support the patient’s family, and the rest of the grieving Spring Lake school community. Sometimes being a “hero” means just being present.
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“Thank you for a wonderful experience at your clinic while receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Everyone was so welcoming, cordial, and professional. There was little pain with the shot, and I have absolutely no after affects. As a matter of fact, I would not know where the site the vaccine went in except for the bandage. I cannot thank you and the whole staff for the smooth and professional way in which your clinic operates. Thank you again and I will be back for the second shot. Keep up the outstanding work you are doing for God’s children, the people. God bless you in your service.” Patient of Brad Doll, PA
Brian Penly helped a 64 year old patient who was at the end of his rope. This patient was feeling very anxious because it was unclear whether his treatment for liver cancer had been successful or not. He had to wait three months to see if there was any growth of an abnormal lesion before they could tell, and it was a hard wait. At the same time, he was laid off from his job busing tables at a restaurant due to the pandemic, and he had financial worries. On top of everything else, he was having a lot of tooth pain. He is uninsured and was not sure how he would be able to pay. Despite being a medically complex patient, Dr. Penly took on the case. He very carefully performed extractions that required special attention due to the patient’s bleeding tendencies. The patient was overjoyed by the results. He is on track to get dentures in the future. His anxiety was lifted, I think, because he knew people cared about him and that good things were starting to happen for him. He is still awaiting his MRI – prayers! – but the dental team took great care of him.
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