For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at UW Medical Center – Montlake

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I spent another day photographing hospital workers on the front lines of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle for Reuters. This time, we went to UW Medical Center – Montlake. It was impressive to meet so many dedicated and talented healthcare workers. You can see a nice gallery here on the Reuters site.

Nina Sharma, an ICU pharmacist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Sumalee Kraisuwan, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Cannot wait for surgery restriction to be done,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Alex Vengerovsky, an ICU physician caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Recognizing the team effort,” he says. Picture taken April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
André Mattus, a patient care technician in the emergency department that works as a “dofficer” to help colleagues safely doff their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Doffing PPE is the most hazardous part of our care as this is when we risk accidentally contaminating ourselves. I help doctors and nurses stay safe so that we can continue to care for our community,” he says. Picture taken April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Samuel Warby, a public safety officer, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Celyn Pepino, an interventional radiology technologist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I love what I do. I get to be a part of an amazing organization that cares for its employees, patients, community,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Landi Tillis, a nurse on the acute care resource team that cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I got to discharge a 74-year-old patient a few days ago who was Covid positive and intubated for almost two weeks. I’ve never seen a smile so full of gratitude as he was wheeled out,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Holly Olivieri, an operating room nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nicole Scovil, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “These past couple weeks have been exceptionally scary for our patients since nearly all of them have no immune system. I’m really missing patients I haven’t been able to visit, as they’re high risk and I work with Covid patients,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Claire Hallock, a nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “The resiliency of both the staff and our patients is remarkable during this time of uncertainty,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jonathan Sham, a physician in surgical oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “We are called to take care of the patients with cancer who can’t wait until after the pandemic to get treatment, he says.” REUTERS/David Ryder
Amanda Peters, a medical assistant in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am a new graduate and I’m extremely happy to lend a hand during this crisis,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Tamar Solomon, a physician assistant in surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I’m in awe of all the hard work and dedication this hospital has put forth,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Luna Martinez, a nurse working in COVID-19 acute care, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am a new grad nurse and it has been a challenging but rewarding time to begin my nursing career,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Flabiano Macon, Jr., a patient services specialist who checks patients in and provides customer service, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Abubacarr Jobe, a biomedical technician in clinical engineering who repairs and maintains medical equipment used on patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Kim Greaves, a nurse in nephrology who has been redeployed to the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am so proud to be a nurse and happy to help out where I can,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Kamlah Zughni, a surgical nurse who works to educate the operating room staff for COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Zahra Ali, an ICU nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Support local businesses,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Gearland Panelo, assistant nurse manager in the surgical specialties center, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Skylar Tucker, assistant nurse manager in the Center for Reconstructive Surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “This nice weather along with long walks outside with my dog have kept me sane,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lauren Bloom, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Honored to serve during this exceptionally difficult time,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Arielle Trumble, a nurse in the operating room that works to educate colleagues on how to work with COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I have a duty of care. We’re prepared for the worst as we hope for the best,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Elena Smith, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Thank you for supporting our teams,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Andrew Lee, supervisor in the blood draw lab that receives COVID-19 samples, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Basak Coruh, a pulmonary and critical care physician that serves COVID-19 patients in the ICU, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “It’s a privilege to care for the sickest patients in our community with COVID-19 and I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jamie Peterson, a nurse on the acute care resource team, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am proud that UWMC leadership has our backs and supports every staff member,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Alexandra Mariani, a nurse in oncology working with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I’ve been a nurse for four months. I wonder what it means for me to spend such a formative period in my career this way,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Rebecca Fulford-Foster, a pharmacy technician that provides medication for patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I personally have three high-risk people in my life that I’m worried every day I might bring this home to,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Kaitlyn McDow, an ICU nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Our patients are on ventilators. It’s the last stop on either getting better or passing on,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Garrett Perchetti, a research scientist in the Department of Lab Medicine Division of Virology working on SARS-CoV-2 research and clinical testing, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Taylor Martino, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Megan Mondoro, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Gretchen Rohrbaugh, a nurse in labor delivery that works with COVID-19 mothers and with babies whose mothers have COVID-19, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “As with so many other trials, this pandemic is again proving the strength and resilience of moms,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
John Harmsen, a respiratory therapist that works with lung function and ventilators, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

22 thoughts on “For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at UW Medical Center – Montlake”

  1. Kudos to our team, you all do a great job especially in these tough times. Proud to be associated with such a great team. YOU ALL ROCK!!!

  2. I love to see my UW colleagues honored on this wall. I am proud of where I work and what we do for our patients. Thank you for the bottom of my heart! ❤️

  3. I LOVE THIS!! PLEASE bring more faces of the UW team working to save us all. I’m seeing a mural, somewhere, with everyone’s pictures, as a standing monument to the power of UW and Science. Hint- I read somewhere that the UW has the longest contiguous hallway in the US. And after traversing it myself endless times, I can tell you it is boring as F…, but it doesn’t need to be.

  6. Would be nice to see photographs of our co-workers in environmental services , food service workers, people at registration, they are also helping care for COVID19 patients.

    1. After recently retiring as an RN from Labor and Delivery at the UW I see this incredible group of faces and couldn’t be more proud. Thank you for what you do each and every day

  10. These photos are incredible and the people portrayed even more so. I am in awe of the strength, kindness, and commitment I see in my co-workers every day. #uwstrong #inthistogether

  13. Thank you so much for sharing these photos. They are beautiful. The people are beautiful. What resolve and realness I see in all of them.

  15. A powerful and diverse representation of the amazing people and roles that make UWMC the best healthcare facility. So very proud of the strength of this entire team. #TogetherUW

  17. This was beautiful and amazing! I would like to also see the support people like receptionist and food workers as well. Thank you!

  18. A beautiful, powerful team of experts. Thank you UWMC team members for your dedication & care of our community.

  19. I was one of the first patients hospitalized in the COVID-19 ICU ward at the UWMC on March 2nd. My nurse, Kelly, gave me excellent care and made me feel safe.

  20. Thank you for ALL that you do for the citizens of WA state!! Your hard work and dedication during the pandemic is appreciated so so much!!
    Thank you again.

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