She is just 43 years old and a nonsmoker. She does not have asthma, diabetes, hypertension, or any preexisting conditions considered risk factors. She implores everyone to follow basic safety guidelines: wear facemasks, keep a social distance of 6 feet from others, and wash hands frequently. And when she hears people argue that a low percentage of the population gets seriously ill with COVID-19, she hopes they’ll consider another angle. “When your loved one is part of that percentage, it makes all the difference,” Sellars said. “Or when you’re the one who winds up in the hospital not knowing what’s going to happen to you, it really does make you think about your mortality. I hope people take this seriously and take care of themselves and each other.” YOUR IMPACT You stepped up and supported Regional One Health when we needed you most! In the early months of the pandemic, more than $87,000 went to help the hospital set up two COVID-19 Units. Your gift was used to purchase PPE, technology and equipment needed to diagnose and treat those with the disease, including the high flow oxygen equipment that helped Salem. We still need your help. COVID-19 continues to attack our loved ones and friends. Your support will help Regional One Health continue to provide healing and compassionate care in a scary situation. Your support will go toward the purchase of critical supplies, equipment, and technology needed to treat patients during this crisis. To donate today, visit: regionalonehealth.org/covidgive/ Salem says Dr. Amber Thacker, center, and her team took time to explain what was happening and offer reassurance. “They were confident with what they were doing. When you see that, you know they’ve done this before, and they know what they’re doing.”
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