I spent the day photographing hospital workers on the front line of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle at Harborview Medical Center. It was a beautiful thing to see so many people turn up for portraits and I wasn’t able to share them all here, but please check back for the full gallery. Below are the 28 that went on the Reuters wire. I was really happy to be able to meet all of these people and to photograph everyone from the folks who serve meals and do the plumbing, to the nurses and doctors as well.
Farnoosh Rahmani, a respiratory therapist that operates ventilators for patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMaricon Nibre, a nurse who has lost six patients to COVID-19, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I brought six people home but I held their hand and they held my heart. I will still try to bring more patients home with God’s help,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderLeo Campa, a foodservice staff member who serves meals to COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMackenzie Gray, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderShikha Bharati, a nurse practitioner that monitors the hospital’s own employees for COVID-19 symptoms, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderSophie Miller, an internal medicine physician, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderAdrianna Silva, a nurse in critical care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “Our patients will always be our first priority,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderTeresa Bryant, a polysomnographic technician, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJoel Castrellon, a nurse anesthetist, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderEbou Cham, an anesthetist, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderChristopher Ledesma, an emergency services nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderAmelia Idor, a surgical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderSarah Fauquet, a critical care services nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderBrittney Campbell, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderColette Totten, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderHannah Smith, a nurse in the cardiac catheterization lab, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I work in the cardiac cath lab and am so grateful for how the Seattle community has come together. We got this – six feet away of course,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderJulia Kilcoyne, a nurse in acute care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I work in acute care and have also been a trained observer in the ED in ICU. I have been on our Covid unit as well. Harborview has taken COVID-19 as a great team,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderMike Prince, a sous chef, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “We got this,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderBrigitte Ebert, a nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderSeila Vorn, a medical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “United as one,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderKrystarah Graishe, a medical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderMichael Del Pozzi, a plumber, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “These are the times that show the true nature of us,” he says. REUTERS/David RyderJill Rasmussen-Baker, director of spiritual care, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “It’s a real privilege to serve at this time that involves so much heartbreak and fear … with sacred moments of connection in the midst of all this,” she says. REUTERS/David RyderAmadou Jawara, a surgical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderJaime Wykle, a nurse in acute care services working as a trained observer to ensure proper safety practices and equipment are used, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderStephen Edwin Lundgren, a program coordinator who fields, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderLance Biggers, a nurse in critical care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
17 thoughts on “For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at Harborview”
The quality of medical expertise and compassionate care are exemplified by these portraits. The Harborview team is beyond measure…the best! Blessings to all. Nancy Chambers, Retired Spiritual Care.
I don’t even know what to say. You were heroes of the highest order in normal times. Now words aren’t enough. Thank you.
I recognize many of the faces in these photos, and every single one of them makes me smile. I’m so proud to be part of the amazing team that is Harborview. Care for everyone, every day.
Beautiful photos, keep up the amazing work you do for our patients and for each other
Stunning portraits of the Harborview team.
I’m proud of our hospital community.
I’m proud to be a part of this Amazing Team and Community at Harborview. This will be the Battle that everyone will live to remember as it took so many people we love in our lives and the whole world to reunite as one. We will win thru this crisis. “Stay Home Stay Safe!”.
There are not simple words that can describe the gratitude from our communities for the sacrifices all of you make to save lives, do all the service work required, transport patients, keep food available, keep the rest of us safe, and care for the bodies of those who didn’t make it. We hold you in our hearts everyday.
God bless each and every one of these dedicated people who watch over all of us in the hardest of times. Thank you just isn’t enough to tell them how valued they are!!!!
These are gorgeous photos of heroes stepping up in hard times. Thank you!!
I’m so happy that you included people that are usually in the background: plumbers, food-service workers, and others. Please include more of them!
As I work from home to do my part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus I am eternally grateful to all who work in the frontlines of our healthcare system. This is a battle no one wished for and you are all truly hero’s.
I have no words to express the gratitude I feel for each and every one of you brave, beautiful souls. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your selfless sacrifice and genuine care for others.
These are stunning portraits and show the compassion and dignity and professionalism of our Harborview colleagues. Well done. Everyone.
Thank you so much for these amazing portraits! Harborview was my clinical home for 36 years (Adult Medicine Clinic and general medicine inpatient service) until I retired two years ago. I am no longer practicing and I think about all of you on the front lines during this difficult time every day. Harborview has always been filled with the most wonderful, dedicated, selfless, democratic caregivers who embody the best of what healing and healthcare can be. I wish all of you the best and hope you all stay healthy and safe. Thank you for all you do, and for who you are.
Please would you also post portraits of the nursing assistants and the janitorial services staff. They do the grunt work. I find that we often overlook their contributions but my work as a nurse practitioner would be so much worse without them.
Stand Proud.. Stand Strong! The eyes of Maricon Nibre says it all with such compassion and such pain.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR PATIENTS!!! You are the silent Hero’s
The quality of medical expertise and compassionate care are exemplified by these portraits. The Harborview team is beyond measure…the best! Blessings to all. Nancy Chambers, Retired Spiritual Care.
I don’t even know what to say. You were heroes of the highest order in normal times. Now words aren’t enough. Thank you.
I recognize many of the faces in these photos, and every single one of them makes me smile. I’m so proud to be part of the amazing team that is Harborview. Care for everyone, every day.
Beautiful photos, keep up the amazing work you do for our patients and for each other
Stunning portraits of the Harborview team.
I’m proud of our hospital community.
I’m proud to be a part of this Amazing Team and Community at Harborview. This will be the Battle that everyone will live to remember as it took so many people we love in our lives and the whole world to reunite as one. We will win thru this crisis. “Stay Home Stay Safe!”.
There are not simple words that can describe the gratitude from our communities for the sacrifices all of you make to save lives, do all the service work required, transport patients, keep food available, keep the rest of us safe, and care for the bodies of those who didn’t make it. We hold you in our hearts everyday.
God bless each and every one of these dedicated people who watch over all of us in the hardest of times. Thank you just isn’t enough to tell them how valued they are!!!!
These are gorgeous photos of heroes stepping up in hard times. Thank you!!
I’m so happy that you included people that are usually in the background: plumbers, food-service workers, and others. Please include more of them!
As I work from home to do my part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus I am eternally grateful to all who work in the frontlines of our healthcare system. This is a battle no one wished for and you are all truly hero’s.
I have no words to express the gratitude I feel for each and every one of you brave, beautiful souls. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your selfless sacrifice and genuine care for others.
These are stunning portraits and show the compassion and dignity and professionalism of our Harborview colleagues. Well done. Everyone.
Thank you so much for these amazing portraits! Harborview was my clinical home for 36 years (Adult Medicine Clinic and general medicine inpatient service) until I retired two years ago. I am no longer practicing and I think about all of you on the front lines during this difficult time every day. Harborview has always been filled with the most wonderful, dedicated, selfless, democratic caregivers who embody the best of what healing and healthcare can be. I wish all of you the best and hope you all stay healthy and safe. Thank you for all you do, and for who you are.
Please would you also post portraits of the nursing assistants and the janitorial services staff. They do the grunt work. I find that we often overlook their contributions but my work as a nurse practitioner would be so much worse without them.
Stand Proud.. Stand Strong! The eyes of Maricon Nibre says it all with such compassion and such pain.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR PATIENTS!!! You are the silent Hero’s