News Coverage during COVID-19: A Selection of Compelling Moments

Our Strong Team of Healthcare Professionals Serving Patients

Meet our #HealthcareHeroes, the courageous individuals who work to heal patients and protect our communities.

The Weapon We Have Been Waiting For: COVID-19 Vaccines

In early 2021, UHS employees began receiving doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine. While 2020 was a difficult year, we appreciate our frontline workers as they roll up their sleeves for a shot of hope.

Medical Advances and Innovations

Among the technology and innovation highlights delivered are podcast on VR @ GW and Convalescent Plasma at Manatee and South Texas Health System

Hear From Our UHS Leaders

• UHS Tribute Video (May 2020): Special Tribute
• Alan B. Miller and Marc D. Miller: A Salute to our Healthcare Providers
• Alan B. Miller: It is time to adjust the sails
• Matt Peterson: We will get through this together
• Marvin Pember: I am proud of our team

Survivor Stories

Among our favorite, heartwarming moments are the Survivor Stories:

• Jazmin at Texoma Medical Center
• Luis at Doctors Hospital of Laredo
• Kathryn at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
• Robert B. at Northern Nevada Medical Center
• Steven at Doctors Hospital of Laredo
• Eric at The George Washington University Hospital
• Buddy at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Sandra at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Judith at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Nora at Doctors Hospital of Laredo
• Patient at Texoma Medical Center
• Ralph at Northwest Texas Healthcare System
• Eshmaeil at Texoma Medical Center
• Pediatric Patient at STHS Children’s
• Dr. Rachel Brem at The George Washington University Hospital
• Francis at The George Washington University Hospital
• Karla at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
• Maria at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Juana at Southwest Healthcare System
• Jimmy at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
• New Mommy Yitzel at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
• James at Aiken Regional Medical Centers
• Dr. Jan Pring at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
• Albert at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Cesar at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
• Genevieve at Northwest Texas Healthcare System
• Francisco at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Dr. Moreno at South Texas Health System McAllen
• Jason (Employee and Patient) at Valley Hospital Medical Center
• Juan at The George Washington University Hospital
• The George Washington University Hospital discharges its 1,000^th COVID-19 patient

News Coverage That Delivered Hope

• GW Hospital recognized by NYSE as part of their #Gratitude campaign
• ABC News Dr. Tsui at Spring Valley Hospital
• Manatee Hospital Nurse Marc Kagan salutes a fellow veteran
• A Sparks nurse heads to NYC
• UHS partnered with MIT on the COVID-19 Challenge, a virtual hackathon to develop solutions.

Celebrity Messages to the UHS Team

We appreciate these individuals for the time they took to share messages of hope:

• Professional Golfer Brooks Koepka to the Wellington Regional Medical Center
• Vegas Golden Knights Alex Tuch
• Country Music Legend and former UHS patient Naomi Judd
• Flyover Salutes in blue skies from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds
• Veterans from Antelope Valley visit Palmdale Regional Medical Center with a Message of Appreciation to Those on the Front Lines
• Jimmy Kimmel presents Nurse Roberto Guerra with a new Truck from Ford in recognition of Healthcare Heroes working the front lines. Nurse Guerra is also a Lieutenant with the U.S. Navy and he is a Nurse at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.