September 30, 2020 Issue, Page 15 of 24

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PG16 HOMETOWN HEROES |Wednesday, September 30, 2020 just how much they appreciate the General’s Office, have expressed extraordinary efforts of doctors, concerns that hospitals will not nurses, EMTs, and others who have enough blood on hand to continue to confront COVID-19 treat accident victims and sick every day. people who need blood to survive. * Keep it simple. Efforts to give Social distancing measures may back to health care workers need be keeping potential blood donors not be extraordinary. Simple ges- away, but the American Red Cross tures like preparing a weeknight is urging people to continue donat- meal for health care workers and ing blood so health care workers their families, offering to babysit can meet the needs of patient care. on a weekend afternoon or tackle * Support efforts to procure a few chores around the house can more funding for hospitals. Since help exhausted health care work- the outbreak of COVID-19, both ers catch their breath. the American Hospital Asso- * Donate more than just your ciation and the American Nurses time and effort. An actively en- Association have expressed hos- gaged general public can reassure pitals’ need for more financial sup- health care workers that they’re port as they continue to battle the not alone in the fight against CO- virus. By supporting such efforts VID-19 and other potentially and encouraging others to do the deadly viruses and diseases. While same, people looking to give back blood is not used to treat CO- can send a message to health care VID-19, various health organiza- workers that they’re supported and Health care workers continue to ery day. Giving back to these val- is a great way to show just how tions, including the U.S. Surgeon that their voices are being heard. confront the COVID-19 virus ev- ued members of the community much their efforts are appreciated. Comforting Hands Hospice salutes our Western Oklahoma healthcare Partners! We realize that many people are facing challenges of their own and we extend our sincere thanks for the efforts and sacrifices being made to reduce the spread of Covid-ig. We are blessed with a compassionate team of hardworking individuals who care for our patients, families, and communities. Now, more than ever, we want to say THANK YOU to Western Oklahoma for allowing us to continue to do our part in providing exceptional palliative end- of-life care, social support, and counseling services as we continue working the front lines during this COVID-19 pandemic. omforting lands Hospices 580-225-1738 COMIML