Extraordinary People | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Welcome to our staff appreciation gallery where you can see how we are caring for patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

"This will hopefully end the pandemic."

Denise Fu
Essential Hospital Workers: Staying Safe
"Some people are eager to help, and some are afraid. I try to be there and just listen. My heart goes out to people."

Catherine Wren
“I enjoy helping people when I can. That’s what motivates me.”

Rickey Jenkins
“Before you enter a room, it takes a few minutes to mentally review everything you’re supposed to have on.”

Ladonna Bingham
“Knowing that I’m making a difference is gratifying.”

Bethany Peters
“It’s been very exciting to see so many COVID-19 survivors step up to donate their antibody-rich blood to save other lives.”

Shmuel Shoham
A Thank You to Our Community
The team who helped build a field hospital at the Baltimore Convention Center share behind-the-scenes observations.
"I feel I need to be here for my staff, our providers and our patients."

Teira Torbit
"The surgeons who took place in the redeployment learned a great deal and felt very honored to help look after these patients."

James Taylor
"My colleagues and I are ready to do what it takes to help our patients and society."

Nisar Yaseen
“The best part about my redeployment has been getting to know the dietary staff and seeing patients in a different way.”

Rob Grader
“I like that I can still be out helping people during the pandemic.”

Lolita Moore
“Although we are a small piece of what goes on in the hospital, we are a very important piece.”

Annette Jenkins
“What happens if the parents succumb to this virus? What happens to the kids?”

Danielle Hirsch
“It’s up to us to make sure those rooms are absolutely free of that virus.”

Roark Nixon
“I hope that the food I prepare can bring some sort of comfort."

Miriam Zepeda
“Everyone’s just willing to do their part. You know, you just got to do what you can to help.”

Bruce Wright
“It’s gratifying to be able to care for people, especially during these nerve-racking times.”

Daliah Halboni
“The community has been amazing. They held signs outside the hospital and they cheered for us.”

Kimberly Kelly
“I am proud to be a nurse leader.”

Chrystal Brown
“Wearing my ‘Happy Birthday’ crown that day seemed to give everyone a lift.”

Dawn Silver
“We’re making sure patients get the care they need and deserve — whatever it takes.”

Lynne Lightfoote

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