September 30, 2020 Issue, Page 8 of 24

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HOMETOWN HEROES |Wednesday, September 30, 2020 PG9 try, she had been raised mostly in metropoli- to us that our patients not feel rushed. We tan or suburban areas. “Oh, yes, there was a bit of a culture shock keep the doors to our office locked. That feels odd to not be able to have our pa- Thank you to or adjustment,” she said. “I was used to hav- ing so many things available right down tients be able to just walk in, but that is our safeguard to make sure our waiting room our healthcare the road. But then Elk City became home. I continued to know our patients better. Some- is safe as possible. We are asking patients to remain in their car and our assistant will workers for being Fame Union igi Mud Trans Inc ' UJ times you will have a patient come in and you can just see that they are needing to talk come get them when it is time for their ap- pointment.” there for us! to someone about whatever they have going Though dental patients obviously cannot on their lives. So it is nice to not only provide wear masks during their exams, the staff health care but also be that ear for someone does. The office is also regularly sanitized. HE-PRO 720 S. Main, Elk City at the same time. This also turned out to be “Our staff has been super troopers,” she 580-225-0191 the perfect place to raise our family.” said. “This has really added more responsi- FEEDS WWw.elKcitycoop.com 580-225-1821 The couple practices at 922 W. Third Street bilities to them and they have just jumped with her seeing patients on one side of the in and did what had to be done so we can house and her husband seeing his patients on continue to provide care for our patients.” the other. Like optometrist Dr. Daniel Bintz, Cathy Fuchs explained that many of her pa- As the pandemic first reared its ugly head, Cathy Fuchs was happy to see the tight-knit First National Bank tients set their teeth cleaning appointment community that she has come to call home & Trust of Elk City at the time that their latest is complete with pull together in uncertain times. many often six months or a year out. “Our patients have been so caring,” she “Together We Grow” When the pandemic struck, they also had said. “I have been impressed by the number ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. to find a way to work the patients who had of them who have called ahead of time to tell 580.225.2580 their routine cleanings canceled during the us that they had been exposed or had been |. March shutdown into their already stacked around someone who had been exposed. YRE: 711 N.E. Highway schedule once they were allowed to reopen When this first happened, hospitals were ¢ 580.928.2580 for routine cleanings. having a hard time getting masks in general, s//www.fnbec.bank “Oh, we definitely had to add changes especially N95 masks. We took some of our to our routine when we re-opened,” Cathy to the hospital. It’s renewed my faith in hu- FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Fuchs explained. “But it is very important manity.” Thank you so much for We want to show working hard everyday to our suppor to all the people who workin the make sure others are able medical field. to receive thecare they need. You"are true Thig year hag been superheroes for working something we didn’t expect, and ghows how so.h rd everyday + much you are valued. Thank you! x. > N Main Street Elk City, OK 73644 723 S. Merritt Rd (580) 339-8252 580-225-6922 qcuops|