A sense of community
Coronavirus infection rates are expected to peak this month, but
questions remain about how long it will take to flatten the curve. Until
life returns to normal, whenever and however that will be, surgical
professionals without patients to care for have an unexpected oppor-
tunity to look after themselves — and each other. Ms. Hogan's staff
started a private Facebook page to maintain a sense of community
and connection. "We told everyone, 'If you're struggling, reach out,'"
she says.
Her team holds impromptu karaoke competitions, Zoom Happy
Hours and posts their favorite memes. They're facing an uncertain
future together. "We don't know what it's going to look like on the
other side of the pandemic," says Ms. Hogan. "But we know we'll get
there."
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