WE DEPEND ON UVA HEALTH. IF ITS EMPLOYEES ARE CONCERNED, WE SHOULD BE TOO - THE DAILY PROGRESS OPINION COLUMN
As the survivor of a massive brain attack in 2018, my husband is a frequent user of University of Virginia medical services. And I had the unfortunate luck this summer to have a gallstone attack that led to the removal of my gallbladder. We are very grateful to all of the people who take care of my husband, and the medical and bedside care I received from doctors, nurses and medical assistants was excellent.
As people who are dependent on the UVa medical system, what can we do to support those who are fighting for excellent medical care for all of us?
Patricia Wrightson
Crozet
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What is going on at UVA Health?
We are Concerned Citizens of Charlottesville and Patients of UVA Health who are troubled by what we have heard from many UVA Health professionals over the past year.
These professionals are not only our doctors and nurses but also our friends, family and neighbors. We believe our community should value and protect its health care workers who have dedicated their lives to helping UVA patients.
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