Major Milestone
S
andra Lindsay, RN, made
it clear to anyone who
would listen that she
wanted to be first in line
to receive the coronavirus vac-
cine. She was emotionally
exhausted from witnessing the
pain and suffering of far too
many dying patients, and the
sweat and tears of her team
of heroic providers who
work tirelessly to save as
many lives as they can.
Last year, she lost an
aunt and uncle to
COVID-19.
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Outpatient Surgery Editors
The initial doses of the COVID-19
vaccines provide promise for
a healthier future, even as
death tolls rise and
frustrations mount about
the sputtering rollout.
STEPPING UP Sandra Lindsay, RN,
is using her newfound fame to raise
awareness about the importance
of vaccination.
Northwell
Health