Photo By Sgt. Caleb Minor | U.S. Air Force Capt. Dana Hunter Jr., physician assistant, 60th Medical Group, Travis...... read more read more
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LODI, California – While essential workers shoulder the brunt of the public health crisis as COVID-19 continues to spread in California, the U.S. Department of Defense is providing support to hospitals as service members answer the call to support their local communities' needs.
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial and Dameron are two hospitals that have received relief from these DoD service members. Having the DoD provide medical personnel which includes doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists, helps relieve pressure on the hospital’s staff as they care for COVID-19 patients.
“This gives a morale boost for all our associates that work for us,” said Brooke McCollough, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital and Dameron Hospital chief operations officer. “It gives them that encouragement that they are not fighting this battle alone, that they have somebody alongside them who are also fighting this battle with them.”
One of those service members who volunteered and wanted to give back to California communities is U.S. Air Force Capt. Dana Hunter Jr., a physician assistant assigned to the 60th Medical Group, Travis Air Force Base, California.
“It feels good to make such a big impact on a town in their time of need and let them know that they’re not alone,” said Hunter. “Everyone has been welcoming since the day we arrived. All the employees have been helpful and very nice.”
Hunter and his fellow service members are tasked to support the hospital in Lodi.
“My favorite part of working here is being able to interact with the patients,” Hunter said. “Seeing them, talking to them, and helping care for them hands-on versus seeing it on the news. I’m able to be here in person and make a difference.”
Hunter said his military experience has prepared him to work effectively under stressful and critical situations.
“We need to be able to adapt to any situation that may present itself,” Hunter said. “We need to remain vigilant, and be able to be flexible and versatile at the same time.”
| Date Taken: | 01.07.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 01.10.2021 01:16 |
| Story ID: | 386555 |
| Location: | LODI, CA, US |
| Web Views: | 36 |
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