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This week marks one year since Mon Health System admitted its first patient at Mon Health Medical Center with COVID-19.
On Thursday, the hospital system will observe a moment of silence and a day of remembrance to reflect on the past year, mourn the lives lost, honor those impacted by this disease and salute its team of health care workers and first responders on the frontlines.
In West Virginia, 134,000 have suffered from COVID-19, and sadly, more than 2,400 West Virginians have died. This disease has impacted our state and our country in devastating ways. Health care workers and organizations have dealt with some of the most challenging tasks of COVID-19. This year was a testament to making a difference in patients’ lives with the Mon Health staff’s care.
On Thursday, “Day of Remembrance” stickers will be given to all employees when entering Mon Health facilities. There will be a moment of silence at 9 a.m. Employees have been submitting names of loved ones lost to COVID-19 to be included in a memorial.
Mon Health System encourages the public to continue masking and social distancing. As more vaccines become available, the hope is the public will take advantage of this life-saving shot. Mon Health System’s staff looks forward to a future with hugging grandparents, visiting entire families, meeting friends, but always remembering those who are gone.
“In a year of devastation and loss, we have also had the opportunity to witness countless moments of hope, resilience and healing,” said David Goldberg, president and CEO of Mon Health System. “We are proud to be a community-based hospital that is truly a part of the communities we serve. During times of crisis like COVID-19, we have stood with you and your family, never wavering in our commitment. Together, we will get through this coronavirus threat and do our part to help our community recover and thrive.”
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