Thank an Emory Health Hero

From: Your grateful neighbors 💕

Location: Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Associate Professor

To: Dr. Colleen Kraft

Thank you so much for your hard work in the fight against Covid-19!

From: Anonymous

Location: Marietta, GA

To: Maureen, RN for Neurosurgery, 3G west wing of the university hospital.

Hi Maureeen, I was one of your patients. You were my nurse and I just want to say thank you again. You and your tech were so good to me. There are no words for your kindness and empathy! You were the best thing about that surgery. Even if you are not caring for Covid-19 patients directly, you still are there taking care of people in that virus laden hospital and I know just how lucky they are. Please stay safe and be well. With much appreciation.

From: Anonymous

Location: Stone Mountain

Dear Courageous Health Hero,

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all that you are doing to support your patients, my fellow American Citizens. You mean the difference between life and healthier living.

You are in my prayers daily. Be well.

From: A Grateful Family

Location: Lilburn, GA

A note of thanks from our grateful family--we appreciate all the healthcare workers on the frontlines, today and every day.

From: David Ellis

Location: Sandy Springs

To: The Saint Joseph's ER team

To the Saint Joseph's ER team. Many thanks for your help while I had to visit recently. Your support and encouragement was very much appreciated. Many thanks for all that you are doing at this critical time.

From: Larry Johnson

Location: Lilburn, GA Emory Mountain East

To: Dr. Scott Keller

Dr. Keller has been my doctor for many years. He always has a smile on his face. Cares about his patients. Thank you for being an awesome doctor.

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

A big THANK YOU to each one of you as you face these incredibly hard days. Days of challenge and of hope. Seeing the loss and feeling the loss as you see and witness the suffering of families separated during the most difficult time if saying goodbye to loved one. Then you also witness the joy of healing and ones living to be able to rejoin their families. You are amazing! You are courageous! You are brave! You lay your life down because it is your calling. You are the lifelines during this crisis. We love you. We pray for you. We honor you. Keep moving forward. Don't look back. Today is today. Tomorrow is a new day. You have the opportunity to begin again. Hang in there! You are the best!

From: Frances Hawkins

Location: Atlanta, GA

I am a senior with multiple health issues. I owe my life to doctors and nurses like you. Reports of your bravery and dedication are in the news and I am overcome with a deep feeling of gratitude for you and your service. We pray for you at our church. I believe God is giving you this incredible ability to keep going. Just stop and take care of yourself now and then. We need you rested and well. And your friends and family need the same. Thanks beyond measure are due to you. As all of this gets straightened out, I will support whatever measures can be taken to compensate you in some way for your sacrifice. God Bless You!

From: Georgia Champion

Location: Milner, GA

Thanks to all of you working in this dangerous situation. I visited Central Asia about 10 years ago and I was asked who are America's heros. I could not think of anyone until now. It is all of you brave people working in the trenches of this epidemic. I salute you.

From: Deanna Gill

Location: Philly, PA

To: Emory IM residents!

I will be joining you as an intern this summer and I am so excited to meet you all. I know you are all working so hard and I am honored to soon be apart of your team. Stay strong and remember how amazing you are!!! <333

From: Lora Thompson

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: General Message to Anyone in Healthcare Industry

I live in Midtown and have met a few Emory Healthcare Workers/Doctors/Angels as my Father has had health issues being in and out of the Hospital for the past few years. Luckily he's safe in an Assisted Living with 24/7 care. I work with Children, so no idea what it's like day to day for you all, but I have to say how GRATEFUL and BLESSED I am that you chose the line of work you did. I hope you are managing better than the stories I hear and read about. You deserve a Medal of Honor!!! I cheer and hoot and hollar at 8pm when I'm not out exercising/walking my dog, as I SUPPORT YOU, as do so many countless others. WE NEED YOU. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE VALUED, APPRECIATED, AND NEEDED. I send my gratitude, virtual hugs, and any positivity that I can thru this message to say, YOU are our HEROS and S'HEROS!!! Prayers to you all too, to stay safe, and for your loved ones too. Keep up the amazing work, we need you!!!

From: Anonymous

Location: Emory Decatur Clifton Road

To: Emory IICU staff was spectacular with their services.

Emory IICU was spectacular with the services given to my brother in-law. This unit went above and beyond to care him. Due to the fact that he had children that lived in London, England they were the first family that the Doctors used the Zoom meeting call to allow his wife and daughter that lived here and the children who lived in London to be present and involved with his care. The staff everyone from the health care team of doctors, nurses, Chaplain and anyone else that participated. I‘m so grateful to them all. I praise all involved in his care. The staff graciously allowed his wife and daughter to come and spend quality time and do a Zoom meeting to get the family in London all on with multiple family members here to share that quality time with him also. I can’t thank Emory enough how they helped in this crucial time for this family. Thank you thank you thank you.

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: Dr. Raymond Faught, Dr Robert Gross LaTasha Evans and the rest of Emory neurologists and neurosurgeons

Thank you so much for all that you have done for me and everyone else struggling with neurological issues. I recently bought a car so I could be helpful to more children during the school closures. 12 years ago I had given up on ever being able to drive again after I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Even if I stopped having seizures I didn’t think I could drive due to the side effects of my medicine. I’ll never forget hearing Dr. Faught tell me I shouldn’t have to deal with either seizures or side effects. I’m extremely grateful for all that the doctors, surgeons and nurses have done to make this a reality for me. Y’all are in my prayers as you forge on treating patients during this scary time.

From: Alice Rollins

Location: Emory University (OUE)

Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to take care of our community and beyond. You are literally risking your lives to help save others and that is not easy to do for most of us. All of you deserve our respect and admiration!

From: Elizabeth Corrie

Location: Atlanta, GA, Candler School of Theology

Dear Health Hero,

I just want you to know that we are staying home no matter what because we are in solidarity with you! Thank you for your perseverance. We pray for you all in my church every week.

Blessings,
Elizabeth Corrie

From: Maia H

Location: Acworth, GA

Thank you so much for all that you are doing each and every day (and night!) We are praying for you and doing our best to stay socially distant, wear cloth masks on our rare trips to the store and are washing our hands like crazy to hopefully help flatten this curve. We appreciate all that you are doing to help all of us in society be healthy and strong.

From: Jenna Sicard

To: Emory Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA

Best rheumatoid arthritis doctor I’ve had so far in my journey, great kind man! Thank you for everything you are a life savor and I appreciate you more than words can attest, thank you for being a doctor but also thank you for being my doctor.

From: Jan Lego

THANK YOU, Thank you for your dedication, your tireless effort. You are amazing and truly are loved and appreciated! You are in our prayers! Thank you thank you thank you!

From: Meredith Schwartz

Location: Toco Hills

Y'all are awesome! Thank you so much for risking everything just to take care of us!

From: Carolyn Kabel

Location: Marietta

I am so happy to have this opportunity to say THANK YOU! It is not enough I know, but it is really all I can do other than stay home. So, I wanted you to know how grateful I am for all that you do to help us live longer lives. It is most appreciated and does not go unnoticed!

From: Jessica

Location: Decatur, GA

We want to thank all the healthcare workers and staff at all levels for their hard work during horrific times. You are risking your lives and the health and well-being of your families in so many ways. We may never fully understand the lengths you go through every day to try to keep yourself and other patients safe, but we know it is tireless work. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

From: Jan Haralson

Location: LaGrange, GA

Thanks to everyone at Emory. I'm proud to be a part of this Emory family!

From: Myra Thompson

Location: Lilburn, ga, Emory mountain East family medicine

To: Dr. Scott Keller

Dr. Keller,

I am so proud of how you represent our Grace Fellowship by tirelessly working and giving of yourself to serve others. You share yourself with refugees, locals, and anyone in need. Thank you for having so much heart for the Lord and being a light to all those who are searching for something to fill that void that we have all felt before knowing Christ. May God show up each and every day to give you the strength to fight the good fight!!

Myra Thompson
Grace member and patient

From: Anonymous

Emory team I am so incredibly thankful for all the work that your entire team is doing to help support our community. I so greatly appreciate your courage during this difficult time. You are amazing and I will be forever grateful for your commitments. You all are ensuring that we will get through this! Thank you so much for taking care of us!

From: Carole Hollis

Location: Douglasville, GA

I cant find the words to express what our country owes the health care workers that have given so very much to save lives. Working so many hours, putting your lives at risk. Thank you form the bottom of my heart. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.

From: Beth

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Staff, APPs and Physicians of 6T Transplant

Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to provide exceptional care to our transplant patients and families. Your dedication and compassion are unparalleled. You are my Healthcare Heroes!
With sincerest appreciation! Beth

From: Jaycee Robinson

Location: Family Medicine, Snellville, GA

To: Christina, Kay, Phyllis, and all the staff Dr. Yong Kim's Family Medicine

Christina, and all the staff Dr. Yong Kim's Family Medicine, thank you for continuing to serve us through these unprecedented times. May God bless you all and keep you healthy and safe.

From: Anonymous

Location: Emory University Staff

Knowing you are there to help our mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, friends and family - those we have spent our lives with and who have given us so much - means the world. I can’t imagine how much work there is to be done, how many patients you are treating and monitoring with so many unknowns and so many struggles. Yet, you are learning, caring for our loved ones, and even facilitating video conversations with family members which must mean the world to a sick patient. The amount of cleaning and dirty work most of us don’t see just to keep them and yourselves safe from infection is a constant need. And coworkers you have known and loved may have lost their lives, or have fallen ill in the process of caring for us. THANK YOU for these tremendous acts of love, care, and sacrifice every day. We think of you and are so grateful for the ways in which you have dedicated your life to this mission. THANK YOU.

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

To: Oncology and the Infusion Center

Thank you so much for your steady stream of accessible information. Thank you for your phone calls letting us know what to do and assuring us that our care won't suffer. Thank you for looking at the whole picture and seeing more than the statistics. Thank you for being a source of comfort during this time. Thank you for your tireless efforts and your long hours. Thank you for worrying about us like family.

From: The Burnett Family

To: Emory St Joseph

Thank you for you hard works. We respect and appreciate all you do. I know this are very difficult times but God is with us and we will get trough this. Thank you and God Bless you.

Love,
The Burnett’s

From: Sandra Burnett

To: Doctor Mathew McCall,

During this time, I have often think about you, your office and your family. I pray that you are all well. I want to THANK you for all you do. I want you to know that I appreciate all you do and respect your hard work. Let’s pray that this difícil time we are facing with this health crisis passes soon. May God Bless you and Thank you!

From: Paul

Location: Kennesaw, GA

I would like to thank all medical hero’s also love to my cousin which is a Dr in Charleston I know you are putting your life on the line to help all of us by putting yourself in danger to help find a cure and heal people also I would like to thank landscapers,plumbers,people that are pulling together making and donating masks,volunteers,meal on wheels,all waste water employees,scientists,septic businesses and plus us as a country, also everyone in the USA, we will not let this beat us as a country GOD BLESS AMERICA, stick together, I love you little Tone and family

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you and we really appreciate you. God Bless You.

From: Freda M

Thanks for caring and being dedicated to the medical field God Bless you for what you’re doing to provide services to our community.

From: Shirley Miller

Location: Atlanta, GA Emory University School of Medicine

Thank you so much for your work and service during COVID-19... I am Grateful to be apart of Emory hospital and staff!!! Many Blessing toward you.

From: Cheryl

Location: Emory Decatur

There will be those who are angry and become harsh with you. Know that they are scared. Breathe. Thank you for pushing thru such times and seeing those people as scared human beings who are in need of a hero. You. You’ve got this. This is what you do and who you are. Thank you. Bless you. Stay strong. Stay safe. Breathe.

From: Lonnie Reed

Location: Emory Healthcare, Purchasing, Atlanta, GA

Dear Healthcare Heros,

Thank you for all that you are doing. I can only imagine the horrors that you may be facing each day. We appreciate the sacrifices you are making and the courage and determination it takes to care for your patients. Thanks is not a big enough word to show our appreciation. I pray that you all stay safe and healthy.

From: Anonymous

Location: Emory Hospital

Thank you to all the 1st. responders, frontline staff, & everyone fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe.

From: Mike Thomas

Location: Alpharetta, GA

To: Everyone at Winship Cancer Institute on Clifton Road especially to the Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology Staff.

I have admired all of you for more than five years volunteering at Winship but this pales into comparison as to what you are doing now to be able to care for cancer patients. Making sure treatment is received during this COVID-19 pandemic takes so much effort and dedication. Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing you in the near future and personally thanking you.

From: Patricia Whittall

Location: Alpharetta, GA

To: Doctors and Nurses

There’s no way to thank you enough for your dedication and care for your patients. We understand as our son is an Internal Med. doctor in WA. Prayer for you and your families.

From: Brena Bender

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you for your selfless dedication to the people afflicted with COVID 19. God Bless you all!

From: Taaz Crossley

Location: Stone Mountain, Ga.

To: All the Healthcare Workers,

Your Passion and Commitment in caring for those in need is truly a Blessing! For You, Your Families and Friends, I pray a special prayer of Continued Health, Love, Peace, Encouragement and Protection. Thank You!

From: Anonymous

TO ALL OF YOU AN OLD SAYING COMES TO MIND. " WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH THE TOUGH GET GOING" YOU ARE TRUE ANGELS ON EARTH. HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED DAY!

From: Anonymous

Location: Decatur resident

Health Heroes, I can barely find words to express my admiration of and gratefulness for the ways in which you are giving your time, energy, and expertise to treat and protect our community. I am sure you have been through situations you never would have dreamed of two months ago, so I hope you all are finding ways to grieve, cope, and care for yourselves that keep you grounded and resilient. I know it must be disheartening at times to see the broader community members not fully accepting the seriousness of our situation, but I hope you still hold on to the groundswell of support for you and for others shown by the vast majority of Atlantans and Americans. We love you and thank you from afar!

From: Anonymous

Location: America

Thank you all.

From: Jim & Joanne DeWeerth

Location: Hartwell, GA

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT IN CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED.
YOU TRULY ARE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! YOU ARE SUCH A BLESSING! YOU ARE SUCH A GIFT FOR SO MANY SUFFERING SOULS! TRUST THAT ALL OF YOUR FAITHFUL DEDICATION TO HELPING OTHERS IS APPRECIATED! MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH ALL OF THE COURAGE, STRENGTH AND PEACE YOU NEED!

AND NOW THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE. 1 CORINTHIANS 13.13. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE! WE LOVE YOU!

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: I would like to thank Emory's Neurology department!

Thank you for all of the complex work you do with our brains! Without Drs. Esper & Esper, I do not know that I would be where I am today without your assistance! I remember coming to you when I was immobile, from the neck down. But, y'all gave me the hope that I could move again and the vision of walking down the aisle, when my girls decided to marry, propelled me back into my prior life of movement. Yes, I've lost some moments in time mentally but am so happy to have you on my team! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

From: Lee Duncan

Location: Decatur, GA

Dear Valuable Emory Heathcare Professional,

YOU ARE MY HERO ! I'VE GOT YOUR BACK! Words are inadequate to express my appreciation for all you do! I have been wearing face masks and gloves since the beginning of March. Thus far, I am quite healthy, especially for a 71 year old. I have also been calling & emailing my US Senators & Governor NOT to open our state back up for business too soon! If there's anything additional you can think of to help you, please let me know!

My VERY BEST to you!

Lee Duncan
Decatur

From: Cam Escoffery

Thanks to all Emory providers and staff for taking care of COVID-19 and regular patients. We hope you know that all of Emory and Atlanta are behind you!! Keep up the good work and take pride in all that you do during this difficult time. The Good News is that you are in our thoughts. With warmest appreciation. Take care.

From: All hospital staff

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Dr. Aneesh Mehta

With no available treatments for COVID, Dr. Mehta has been a rockstar enrolling patients in medication clinical trials; fighting for a chance that a medication would work. His dedication, and more importantly, his compassion, is unparalleled. Thank you Dr. Mehta from all the hospital staff!

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta

Dear Heroes,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your selfless acts of courage and service to our community and our world battling COVID-19. We are indebted to you forever. TRUE HEROES.

From: Christy Espy

Location: Duluth, GA

Dear Healthcare Hero! We are so grateful for your service and hard work! THANK YOU for ALL you do! We can only imagine how arduous this is. You truly are a hero and we celebrate you!

The Espy family
Duluth, GA

From: Anonymous

Thank you so much to all the healthcare workers saving our lives everyday (even outside of a pandemic). You all are so amazing and everyone should appreciate your work!

From: Linda Gross

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC

To: Health care workers and people on the front lines! I am so grateful for all you are doing and making the country (world) strong.

Dear Dr. Nina Kogekar, You should be so proud of all you doing. Your work and dedication is mind blowing. We love you! Linda Snow Gross '84C

From: Nicole

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you so much for all you are doing on the front line to save lives and protect all of us from further reaching damages of COVID-19. We in our family are doing our part to stay home and limit the spread of the disease. We appreciate the risks you are taking and hope you stay safe and healthy!

From: Amber Wan

Location: Atlanta

I would like to give a shout out to my brother Abid Haque who is saving lives up in DC as a doctor on the front lines.

From: Javier Perez

Location: Kennesaw, GA

Thank you so much for everything you do! Hopefully one day everything will be back to normal but as a right now you are the real heros!! Gracias!!

From: Amari Hanes

Location: Atlanta, GA

I would like to say thank you for fighting this battle for us. While I get to stay at home and be safe you all are out there saving lives and protecting us thank you!

I would like to give a shout out to my brother Abid Haque who is saving lives up in DC as a doctor on the front lines.

From: Sunny Song

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Thank you so much for all that you're doing. I can't imagine what it's like day to day going into work, but your bravery and courage means so much. I hope and pray that you and your loved ones are safe. Please know that there is a whole world behind you that is cheering you on and that can't thank you enough for your efforts.

From: Craig DeOreo

Location: Atlanta

Thank you for everything that the Hero's at Emory are doing to battle Covid! Completely amazing. You are the true heroes!

From: Lori Curia

Location: Peachtree City, GA

To: To all those on the front line!!!

Thanks for all you are doing to support individuals and our country!!!! The remainder of us wouldn't remain safe and healthy without you!!

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, Brookhaven, GA

Thank to our front line healthcare heros for everything you are doing to keep our communities safe!

THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU

From: Paige Harmon

Location: Emory Medical Student (M1)

The surreal feeling that I have about everything that has happened in the last few months is likely nothing compared to how you feel and your family feels. Your dedication and poise throughout this continues to inspire me. Whether your role is face to face with patients, behind a computer, or at home— thank you. You are vital to every step of this long road to recovery in this country and the rest of the world. Please, if you are able, take a moment for yourself each day. Take five minutes to breathe and remind yourself that it will eventually end. Remind yourself of your worth. You are already showing your strength, but you’re all even stronger than you think you are. Take care.

From: Lizzie Boyer

Location: Atlanta, GA - Emory's Alumni Office

Thank you so much to all of our healthcare workers bravely fighting this battle on behalf of us all! I am so incredibly proud to be a part of Emory's community during a time like this because of all of you. Thank you for being there for the patients, the families of those affected, and all of us at home - thank you for saving us.

From: Anonymous

We are so grateful for your care! Thank you!

From: Edward Lai

Location: Grady - Emory SOM

To: Jane Yoon

Thank you for all you are doing Jane, and for educating and advocating. God Bless!

From: Edward Lai

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Eun Taek Lee

Matt you're the best ILY

From: Edward Lai

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Yein Jung

Stay safe! Thank you for all you are doing

From: Edward Lai

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Audrey Myers

Audrey! Keep up the good work. Thank you for all you do! Stay safe.

From: Edward Lai

Location: Emory Decatur Hospital

To: Grace Mao Wong

Keep up the good work Grace and stay safe!

From: Karen Williamson

Location: Winship

Thank you to Dr Keith Delman and his associates as well as Sr Master for performing such difficult surgeries to help give me life on today.. thanks to them surgical Oncology and Dr Ragi Kudchakar I am able to spend priceless moments with my High School Senior (what Covid 19 will allow). Thanks for never giving up on the fight in me 💜

From: Anonymous

Location: Dr. David Krakow (Hospital Medicine)

Dr. Krakow, you have made the health & safety of those in your department a priority, have continued to keep us informed & updated, routinely checked in on the members on the “front line” to ensure we are doing okay and made yourself available to address any concerns. Thank you.

From: Anonymous

Location: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

I thank all of the healthcare staff at all of Emory’s healthcare facilities. Thank you for the compassionate work you are doing. You guys are my heroes and as a current nursing student at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory, you are an inspiration and motivation for me to continue onto this path. Thank you and stay safe and healthy!

From: Jay Wilson

Location: Douglasville, GA, former Emory Pathology employee

To: Emory Pathology

I'm so proud to say I was once a part of this organization. I see posts from my former residents who are now tirelessly working doctors all over the U.S. I value and trust the information they share over any news coverage. Thank you all for everything you do, the research you are continuing, and the hours you are working to keep us healthy. I love Emory!!

From: Tamika Kendrick

Location: Emory Police

Thank you. Those words seem so small for the powerful job that you are doing. Your hard work, dedication and bravery is showing now at levels you probably did not know you had in you. I thank you. Everyone I work with thanks you. Everyone in the state thanks. Everyone is the world thanks you. Every single one of you are truly amazing. I, as well as many others, will continue to pray for you. You are truly Our Heroes! ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

From: Laurie Wilson

Location: Emory Main Campus

To: Emory ER nurses and doctors

You guys are amazing! The gratitude we feel is indescribable! I know you’re tired, and probably have concerns about your own families every day you come into work now. Your sacrifices aren’t unnoticed. We love you! We’re praying for you! We’re PROUD of you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

From: Anonymous

Thank you for the sacrifices you have all made to meet the demands of your chosen profession. In times like this we will discover our own strengths and weaknesses. In the end we will all prevail together and come out stronger as a team.

From: Anonymous

Thank you for risking your safety everyday to help others! You are so inspiring!

From: Kelly Ferguson

Location: Emory University Research Administration: Cancer & Imaging

To: ALL Emory Faculty, Staff, Trainees and Emory Healthcare Workers

YOU are the GREATEST HEROES in our darkest hour! Your dedication, selflessness, bravery, sacrifice and compassion for humanity are appreciated beyond words. I am proud to work at Emory and support the departments of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology and The Winship Cancer Institute who continue to support, treat and care for all of our cancer patients. THANK YOU!

From: Ambur Caudell

Location: Emory Main Campus

To: Social Worker Department

Thank you to all the Emory Social Workers! These individuals often get over looked but they make a huge impact on families navigating healthcare and discharge planning. They are all a compassionate group who go above and beyond to meet each patients unique needs. Thank you all for the difference you make everyday!

From: Jeanette Weeks

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you to all healthcare workers who are giving up time with family to care for those in need. You are leaving the safety of your home. God bless all of you. My dear daughter is among you.

From: Emily Kiker Morrow Finkell

Location: Rocky Face, Georgia

To: My daughter

I am so proud of my daughter who’s among many Emory Health Heroes and her co-workers on the cardiology floor at Emory for all the hard work and long hours of showing care to their patients. She has shown perseverance during her first month(s) working as a new associate at Emory. She even took the time after some very long shifts to check in on a cherished family friend, age 93, who was a covid-positive patient and unable to see or be with family as his health was quickly declining. She donned her PPE and not only cheered him up with her joyful manner, she also prayed with him, helped him with his breathing treatment. Whether it was this friend of our family or the others not previously known to her, she has shown compassion and answered any call for help without reservation. Our whole family considers her our own heroine and once I saw the social media post from Emory Healthcare and Emory Department of Medicine, I knew exactly who deserved recognition, my own brave daughter. She is one amazing little woman. Her dream is to complete her 2000 patient hours and to HOPEFULLY be accepted into Emory’s Physician Assistant School as soon as possible. Since graduating from Furman University with a Health Sciences Degree in May 2019, it has been her goal and dream to work at Emory...and she is so honored and excited to now be a part of the Emory staff. She has even sent me, her mother, selfies, holding her badge, saying “I CAN’T BELIEVE I FINALLY GET TO WORK AT EMORY!!!”. Even at the end of days that lasted much longer than 12 hours, she says she is still smiling, perhaps worn out, but smiling knowing she is doing what she is most passionate about, helping others ...at Emory!

From: Irina Talty

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you all for your work in keeping us safe! Right now, all medical health professionals are really stepping up to the plate, and I thank you so much for all of your service and hard work.
Aside from thanking you, I wanted to remind you guys to take care of yourselves too! Whether that means taking a hot bath, splurging on a cold iced coffee, doing a face mask, or buying yourself something that you've wanted for a while... be kind to yourself! You absolutely deserve that (and more). Surround yourself with kind thoughts and just know when all of this is over... we'll have YOU to thank. Best wishes, Irina (Emory Senior)

From: Rich Escoffery

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: A general message of support

Dear Emory healthcare faculty, residents, fellows, and all healthcare staff: As an alumni of Emory College and Emory Law School and an active member of the Emory community, you all make me so proud to be affiliated with this special institution. The professionalism and dedication you all have shown and continue to show is amazing. Thank you for putting yourselves at risk to serve our community. We see and appreciate you! With love and respect, Rich Escoffery

From: Anonymous

Thank you for the sacrifices you have all made to meet the demands of your chosen profession. In times like this we will discover our own strengths and weaknesses. In the end we will all prevail together and come out stronger as a team.

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: General group

As a journalist who has only covered this unfolding crisis from the safety of a home office, I stand in complete awe of the selfless, courageous act you've demonstrated by simply going to work, facing this pandemic exactly where it lives. THANK YOU for your dedication and resolve in responding to this public health crisis. My neighbor is a pediatric ER doc, and I don't know where she gets the strength to keep facing this every day. I am only grateful for people like her — and all of you — who have the dedication to keep coming back to the frontlines, day after day. I salute you all!

From: Hallie Lonial

Location: Chicago, IL

To: Dr. Jennifer Culley & Dr. Sagar Lonial

Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for all that you do! I miss you both so much and I’m so proud to be your daughter. Your patients are lucky to have you on their team, and so am I.

From: Anonymous

To: Sivan Ben-Moshe, MD

Dr. Sivan Ben-Moshe is a very competent and caring physician. In her spirit to go out of the way to care for geriatric patients, who secured donations of iPads for Budd terrace nursing home patients, so that patients at the nursing home could interact with families during COVID-19 quarantine. Her patients, Emory and the field of medicine is lucky to have her.

From: Anonymous

To: Sahebi Saiyed, MD

I want to highlight efforts of Dr. Sahebi Saiyed in developing COVID-19 protocols for post acute care at Emory at the onset of the pandemic, advocating for frail patients and the staff of Budd terrace rehabilitation, and putting extensive efforts to educate leadership and staff at budd terrace. While her efforts are ongoing because the pandemic is ongoing, I wish to thank her for all her hard work.

From: Debbie Allen

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Caitlin Yarde

You're my HERO! As a newly graduated nurse from KSU I am so proud of you! Keep up the great work on your bone marrow transplant unit! You got this girl!!!

From: Marisela Herrera

Location: Emory University Hospital (support Vice Chair, Dr. Amit Saindane, Radiology Executive Suite)

To: Thank you to all of our Emory Health Heroes for the support you are providing to our faculty, staff, and community during these very challenging times we are all facing!

Thank you to all faculty, staff, nurses, techs and students for everything you do and continue to do during these challenging times!

From: Anonymous

Location: Emory Midtown Hospital

Thanks to all the hospital employees working during this time of crisis. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!! I see you and the exceptional job you are doing every day!!!

From: Ashley Varner

Location: Emory Healthcare

To: Everyone involved in Patient Scheduling

A HUGE shout-out to ALL of the many folks involved in patient scheduling, from the administrative pools to the MAs and IT folks who are helping pt's and their family members with Zoom and televisits. With the shift to predominantly telemedicine there were thousands of visits to reschedule/change. Every patient with whom I've spoken has expressed appreciation for the way in which appointments were rescheduled. Huge shout-out!

From: Ruth-Ann Miller

Location: Atlanta, GA

My care and treatment the best. Follow up team timely and courteous. Thank you. You rock!

From: Stephanie Whitten

Location: EUHM

So grateful to each and everyone of our healthcare staff braving the frontlines during this pandemic. Your perseverance, dedication, compassion, and empathy is truly heroic. I admire you and hope you know you make a difference.

From: Anonymous

Location: Suwanee, GA

Thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, assistants, staff, and support workers! You are doing more than just your job during this unprecedented time. We recognize that you are working hard, making sacrifices, and being there for patients whose family members cannot be there. We appreciate you and are so grateful for you!

From: Lewis and Betty Welch

Location: Emory, Clifton Road, Decatur

We really appreciate the wisdom of our doctors, nurses and staff --Dr. Ira Horowitz, Dr. Clyde Partin, Dr. Lawrence Sperling, Dr. Grant Carlson. We have depended on their expertise and judgment in our care. They have been kind and thorough. We have used these Emory doctors for over 15 yrs. Thank you.

From: Amy Metzger

Location: Cincinnati

Thank you! Merci beaucoup! Asante Sana! Gracias!! āmeseginalehu! Your selflessness and bravery is so admired during this pandemic! I went to Emory School of public health. Proud to be an Emory grad! And proud of all you and proud of all of you for your dedication in comforting and healing the sick. 🙏🙌🌈🌄

From: Woodrena Washington Dogbevia

Location: Conyers, GA

To: Thank you Dr. Lucian Marts for your high level of professionalism, Patient centered Approach & thorough care of your patients!

That you Emory for your outstanding work! What a feat during this pandemic crisis! I am a patient & my Doctor practices Patient Centered Approach. I am receiving excellent care & highly recommend this institution! Kudos! Congratulations!

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA - Emory Clifton Road Campus

Thank you to all the psychologists who are teaching their students and trainees while also providing typical and emergency emotional support to others!

From: Megan Cayes

Location: Atlanta, GA

To the men and women in environmental services, Many, many thanks for all that you do! You are a critical part of the hospital team and are so loved and appreciated.

From: Bob Taylor

Location: EUH, EUHM

To: Emory Cardiology Fellows

Thank you Emory Cardiology fellows for stepping up an volunteering to cover CCU and ICU rotations. The list of needs to cover ICU and CCU shifts went out via email and within a very few hours, all shifts were covered by volunteers. Great job Cardiology fellows!

From: Karen York

Location: Atlanta

To: Thank You to my significant other, Dr. Keith Levine. Although he is a retired Vascular Surgeon, he is still going to the hospital to assist on emergency cases!

Dear Keith, I love you to pieces and so glad you are in my life. Every time you leave for that 7AM case I worry about you. Thank You for your selflessness.

From: Jennifer Zhang

Location: Suwanee, GA, USA, Emory Johns Creek Hospital

WOW! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication you have all put into making our community a better and safer environment. I cannot thank you enough for continuing to be on the front line and sacrificing your time and safety for others! With that being said, you have all truly inspired me to pursue the medical field in the future! I wish you all the best of luck and happiness for what hardships may come! Stay strong!

From: Alyssa Pold

Location: Acworth, GA

Hi, I’m an aspiring healthcare worker and want to thank you all for keeping the world healthy so that I can follow my dream. My dad had cancer a few years ago (he’s doing very well now) and Emory saved him and I will always have a love for Emory in my heart for that. The people that we met that worked there were so kind and generous and my support goes out to all of them. We love you all :)

From: Terri Lynne

I have been an Emory patient for over 20 years. I am honored to call this place my second home and family. Thank you to all of you for the amazing work that you continue to do.

From: Sandi Dunbar

Location: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

To: To all staff within Emory Healthcare

Sending my heartfelt thank you for being there on the front lines - to all nurses, APPs, physicians, respiratory therapists, CRNAs, nurse assistants, unit clerical staff, and lab and environmental services, administrators and all those I missed. YOU all make Emory Healthcare the great place it is with your superb expertise and compassionate care. My 95 yo Mom was in EUH at the beginning of this situation, and while she was not there for COVID-19 problems, I saw your dedication first hand. Your commitment to leading us through this pandemic is amazing, and my gratitude to you for BEING THERE is unmeasurable. Thank you, Sandi

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you to everyone putting themselves at risk during this crisis to care for others. Thank you to all of the custodians who are exposed and often under-recognized. Thank you to the nurses, doctors, paramedics, respiratory therapists, social workers, chaplains, administrators, and more who are working hard to care for and save the lives of strangers. Please know we see you, and we are grateful for you and the risk you are taking. Thank you just isn't strong enough a sentiment. But thank you.

From: Awet Eyasu

Location: Clarkston, GA

Thank you so much for all the work you do especially during this pandemic times. You are risking your own and your families health to save others which is a classic selfless act. Thank You Again! AWET E

From: Greg Martin

Location: All sites

To: Ian Wong, Jenny Han, Colin Swenson, and in BME at Georgia Tech: Scott Hollister, Sarah Crotts, Jeong Hun

This group, with even more people than I know, has combined their skills to innovatively and proactively address potential shortages of vital patient care resources and PPE to care for critically ill patients by identifying essential items at risk and developing alternatives and even rapidly 3D printing replacement items. Thank you - what a team!

From: Anonymous

Location: Emory DOM, Atlanta, GA

Thank you all for everything you are doing! Your hardwork and sacrifices over the last few weeks are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten!

From: Anonymous

To: Healthcare workers throughout Atlanta

We see you and everything you are doing to keep the rest of us safe and healthy. Looking back on this time in 5yrs, 10yrs, 20yrs, forever the strength and resilience of our healthcare workers will be remembered and praised - you are true heros. We will be forever in your debt and you will forever have our gratitude.

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

Showing up each and every day is an act of bravery. Whether you're directly caring for patients or cleaning linens or serving food or any other role in the hospital your presence and your work is a courageous act. Thank you for your courage and dedication.

From: Daniel

Location: Emory University Hospital, Atlanta GA

To: Ashley Rim

Thank you so much for everything you've been doing! I can't even imagine what you're going through everyday, but I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you so much~ You always put in so much dedication, care, and thought in whatever you do, so please stay mentally and physically healthy, safe, and strong. I'm praying for you and always keeping you in mind when staying home. Thank you once again for all that you do for us <3

From: Willie Smith, Jr.

Location: Emory University Hospital Midtown

To all my colleagues at EUHM from Care Coordination to HMS to IS (and everyone in between), I praise God for each and everyone of you. Thank you for your tireless work and great sacrifice you make for our patients and each other. You are the best!

From: Emory University Hospital Midtown Hospital Medicine Service Team

Location: Atlanta, GA, Emory University Hospital at Midtown

To: We would like to thank Lloyd Mitchell and all of our wonderful ECG technicians at Midtown for their outstanding professionalism and positive outlook to lift up others!

As the providers on the frontlines, you are the epitome of professionalism, hard work, and accountability. Your help us provide exceptional care to our patients, and you are truly at the heart of our Midtown Family! Thank you! Please stay safe and take care of yourselves!

From: Eileen Osinski

Location: Decatur, GA

To: All of the nurses, doctors, clinical coordinators, staff are heroes.

Thank you to Emory Hope Clinic heroes working in the hospitals and clinics. Your dedication and fearlessness leaves a legacy for your community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!! May the Lord Bless you and Keep you Safe, Eileen

From: Aila Jiang

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you for all that you do, and for fighting at the frontlines! We appreciate every amount of energy that you put into your job, and cannot thank you enough. Keep up the amazing work, and sending you lots of energy and optimism!

From: Nino Kavtaradze

Location: Emory St. Joseph's Hospital

To: To all the Heroes on the medical frontline!

Thank you for all you do. May God Bless you and your families every day! We pray for your safety! This all shall pass and we will meet our heroes and tell them how grateful we are for eternity.

From: Anita Hendricks

Location: Emory Division of Endocrinology - Grady Health Systems Atlanta, Georgia

To:Emory Endocrine Faculty & Fellows - Diabetes Clinic Grady Health Systems

When written in Chinese the word "crisis" is composed of two characters, one represents danger and the other represents opportunity. - John F. Kennedy

Thank you for your dedication and love for treating those most in need. It is reported that the largest percentage of death disparities related to COVID-19 are amongst both Black and Hispanic persons from urban communities with high risk categories who suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet, I've observed this group rise to a compounded challenge by stepping up to provide extra support to a colleague affected by the coronavirus from an affiliate provider, gather supplies, make extra calls to patients, and personally check in on staff and their family members to see if they too are okay. Most would say, why face an impacted challenge like this one each and every day? In the words received of one from this group, "It's what I signed up for". Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for facing the challenge and keeping it going for so many others who represent the least of these. Truly, our world is made brighter because of people like you.

From: Anonymous

Location: Budd Terrace, Atlanta, GA

To: Tashi Chozom

You are invaluable and I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. You always have a smile on your face and bring a lot of positivity during this difficult time. Thank you again for absolutely everything you do!

From: John Sauer

Location: Emory Department of Medicine

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to all of physicians, APPs, nurses, and other staff who are on the front lines leading this fierce battle against COVID-19 - whether you are at our Emory Healthcare hospitals, Grady Memorial Hospital, or the Atlanta VA Medical Center. I cannot fully express the appreciation I have for all of you as you care for the sick while keeping the rest of us safe. This is a great challenge for our generation, and I am incredibly proud to be part of an institution and Department that has faculty and staff at the forefront of this massive effort. I will do whatever I can to play my part and support you. You have made tremendous sacrifices. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

From: Vaneita Adams

Location: RAS: HSS

To: Grady Hospital / Emory Hospital Healthcare Providers

I see you all. Your discussions on Facebook, Twitter and other social media; I watch you on the news media, and I even though you do not know I am looking, I am full with PRIDE. I pray for you every day that you keep safe. Sending HUGE HUGS.

From: Anonymous

Location: Grady

To: Joanna Bonsall

Dear Joanna, I cannot thank you enough for your amazing leadership before and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. You are the voice of us on the frontlines and have continued to advocate for our safety and well-being. Being a leader in Hospital Medicine is no easy feat but you continue to demonstrate your true leadership skills as well as obvious compassion and concern for your team. I cannot imagine going through this without you as my boss and mentor. Thank you for all that you do.

From: Luke Anderson

Location: Emory University School of Medicine

A sincere thank you to all of our faculty and staff that are on the front lines of our hospitals, clinics and testing sites as we rise to meet this challenge and take care of our patients and communities. Bless you all and your families for your tireless work and sacrifice to meet the needs of those patients that need it the most who have been affected by this pandemic. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers daily.

To: ATTENDING STACIE SCHMIDTH, FELLOW ANDREW YU, MS. GAY

OUTSTANDING!

From: Mary Loftus

Location: Lilburn, GA

To: Emory Healthcare medical teams and support staff...

A heartfelt thank you. As someone who writes about the healthcare teams at Emory, I knew you were all brave, smart, and hardworking even before the pandemic. Now, I sleep easier at night knowing that you are who would care for me and my colleagues, friends, and loved ones if we got sick. We as a society need to make some changes to have your backs, because you clearly have ours.

From: Georgia College of Emergency Physicians

The Georgia College of Emergency Physicians (GCEP) wants to thank our members who are on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for your dedication to medicine and for taking care of these sick patients. We are thinking of you and wish you good health, physical and mental, during this time. Together we will get through this!

From: Salim

Location: TN

Thank you very much, we all appreciate you guys. May God protect you all.

From: James Lovin

Location: Cartersville, GA

I want to thank all of you for your kindness and bravery. We are praying for your safety and strength in these tough times. We love y’all! All of y’all are heroes!

From: Aneesh Mehta

Location: Emory University Hospital

To: Hospital Medicine Physicians and Providers at EUH

Our hospital medicines teams have been truly exceptional in preparing for and in caring for COVID patients. Their calm, confident approach has really allowed for great care and outcomes. Thank you!

From: Raychelle LeBlanc

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: Heval Kelli

Thank you for being such a beacon of light! You are invaluable and I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. In Health & Wellness, Raychelle.

From: Kidus Amelga

Location: College Park, Maryland

To: All staff

We are all very proud of you for your dedication and rising to the challenges that COVID-19 brings. Times are not easy, but I would like to encourage you to stay strong! Things will get better. Thank you so much for your efforts, and be safe.

From: Muhammad Zia ul Haq

Location: Emory Rollins School of Public Health, ATL GA

To:

Dr. Saima Muzahir MD Asst Prof Nuclear Medicine EUH
Dr. Shanthi Srinivasan MD Chair Digestive Diseases EUH
Dr. Sobia Mujtaba MD Fellow Digestive Diseases EUH
Dr. Erin Grady MD Associate Prof Nuclear Medicine
Dr. Patricia Balthazar MD IR Chief Resident EUH
And all the physicians actualizing the best of humanity, overlooking there own self for the bigger care of their patients.

Shout out to these wonderful HealthHeros who are staying strong 💪🏽 and committed to their patients during the #covid pandemic, engaging in online learning and fighting on the front-line. I appreciate the good example you have shown me. Your life is worthy of emulation and I’m proud to be able to learn from you. I aspire everyday to be like you.

From: Rita Frazier

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You are so appreciated for continuing to be on the front line caring for those who have contracted this terrible virus. My prayers are going up for you and your fellow laborers to stay healthy and strong. I pray for your families and loved ones to be healthy too. We could not have any chance of making it thru this without your courage, and expertise. May God bless you as you fight the good fight for this country.

From: Nicole Hairston

Location: Atlanta, GA EUH

To: The EUH emergency department team. Everyone!

You guys rock! Despite the new challenges and needing to wear face shields and gowns, and a lot of unknowns and caring for suspected and known COVID-19 patients and putting your yourselves at risk, everyone has been patient and supportive and positive and checking in to make sure we all are well and I just to say I appreciate you guys . Your positive spirit has helped me feel more confident that we will be OK and make it through this together. Thank you!

From: Anonymous

Not enough words to say thank you! Grateful each one and all of you for being bold and courageous. Be blessed every day! Joshua 1:19

From: Jodi Herring

Location: Atlanta GA, Emory at Grady Hospital

To: All healthcare providers but especially the providers at Grady Memorial Hospital

Words cannot begin to express how grateful we all are to have you on the front lines keeping us all safe. I wish that I could personally thank each and every one of you individually. Until I see my Grady providers again, stay safe and thank you for your service!

From: Zafar Israili

Location: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

My family and I really appreciate and are grateful to you, who have sacrificed so much, with your tireless effort in attending to the patients and attempting to block the COVID-19 virus from spreading. Keep up the good work.

From: Dimitri Cassimatis

Location: Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM)

To: EUHM 41 ICU/CCU Team

Dear EUHM 41ICU nurses, NP's, PA's, assistants, techs and clerks: In the last 2 weeks, you turned on a dime from a cardiac ICU to a COVID dedicated medical ICU. You did this rapidly, efficiently, and without complaint. Most of all you made this big change so professionally, and you carried your anxieties inside while showing compassion on the outside, and you are taking great care of your patients. I am so impressed by and proud of all of you. THANK YOU.

From: Elizabeth P

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you so much for all your hard work. We know you are very tired and probably scared, and we hate that you have to be on the front lines for us right now. But please know that WE know you are making a huge, immeasurable difference to individuals and to us as a whole. We send you good thoughts and prayers every day and will continue to do so. Thank you so much!

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

I wish I could hug you!

From: Michelle Mendello

Location: Decatur, GA

It's difficult to express our gratitude for you in words. "Thank you" is hardly enough. You ARE and ALWAYS will be a HERO here on Earth. This is such a crazy time in our world, but this is YOUR PURPOSE. I hope you never question that what you are doing day in and day out is making a difference and saving lives. When patients are scared, you offer a calmness just by walking in the room. Please take care of yourself and know that the entire world is rooting for you and cheering you on. Sending all the love, light, and air hugs your way. One day at a time. You got this. WE CAN DO HARD THINGS.

From: Ilene Miller

Location: Lawrenceville, GA

Thank you so much to all of our medical professionals on the front lines. Your sacrifice and incredibly hard work is not unnoticed, I promise you it is not. We’d be lost without every single one of you superheroes, and make no mistake, every one of you are superheroes. Thank you again for absolutely everything you do!

From: Anonymous

To: All healthcare workers ♥️

Standing in solidarity with you Emory, here at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN! Thankful for all you do!!!!! Praying for all health care workers...for health, perseverance and grace as we travel through this pandemic together. God bless you and the work you do.

From: Christine Himeno

Location: Villa Rica, GA and Fort Lee, NJ

Thank you for all you do. We appreciate your dedication and bravery.

From: Atlanta, Emory SOM Research employee

We love you! Thank you for selflessly saving lives!

From: Anonymous

Dear Health Hero: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can’t even imagine the sacrifices you are making every day to care for others. I am so thankful that there are people like you who are doing everything they can to help others. While you obviously have a desire to help people, I don’t imagine this is what anyone signed up for, but you are there everyday doing whet you can. Thank you seems inadequate and this is a debt we cannot repay, but thank you, thank you, thank you for all your efforts.

From: Anonymous

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thanks to all the healthcare professionals and auxiliary support staff who are in the front line taking care of sick patients. The work and sacrifice that you do everyday is appreciated! Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice!

From: JR McCall

Location: Atlanta, GA

First of all, thank you so much. I know you are hearing that often, but you deserve to hear it a million times more. This is such an insane situation that I never in my life thought we would ever be facing. Being a young millennial in 2020, I didn't think a pandemic like this would happen in my lifetime. Boy, was I wrong. The fact that you are risking your life to help save lives and to defeat this virus is most admirable. I cannot imagine the fear and stress you endure day in and day out, even bringing it home with you when you try to sleep at night, if you get sleep at all. You help me see that there is good in the world, and that not all superheroes are fictional and wear capes or masks. There was a time I caught myself complaining having to be home for an unprecedented amount of time, but I stopped. Was I really complaining about the easiest job I could do when the staffs of hospitals and other companies and jobs deemed essential had to go in and face the virus head on? It put things into perspective for me. I know you didn't ask for this, and it isn't an easy job by any means, but the fact that you keep on, that you don't give up... wow. It fills my heart to know that our world has such strong people fighting for us, for our lives. Thank you, from the utmost bottom of my heart. When this is all over, I wish you peace, happiness, SLEEP, and a break. Not that I didn't have respect for you before COVID-19, I sure did, but now? Even more than that. You are the reason why we have a fighting chance to beat this, and we WILL. Thank you again. Love, peace, and light to you.

From: Jesse Mark

Location: Atlanta, GA

Yo yo docs nurses and any other medical professional, not to steal any valor here but thank you for your svcs...unfortunately it takes dire times for the mass to recognize and appreciate just the extent of your daily sacrifices.

From: Yvette Russaw-Samples

To: Karen Ramsey

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thanks for sacrificing your life, your family, and love ones for the life and sanity of others! Your work is not done it vain! What you do is immeasurable! May you be blessed always!

From: Bryanna

Location: Mableton, GA

Thank you so much for your enormous sacrifice and diligence during these uncertain times. I’m praying that God would provide protection and strength for you and your family! I cant imagine how frightening it is to try to do your job and not get sick yourself. Thanks for all you do!

From: Laura Baumgartner

Location: Atlanta, GA

To: To ALL healthcare workers around the world!

Thank you front line health care workers for all you’re doing to battle Covid 19. We appreciate you, we support you and we thank you!!!

From: Renee Hall

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you to anyone involved in helping to care for sick and ailing people in this time of COVID pandemic. Your selflessness, your courage, and your care are emblematic of what it means to be human, and I feel confident our society will grow stronger thanks in large measure to the sacrifices you are making for the greater good. Thank you.

From: Daly Jolly

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you for your selfless courage as you return to the front lines of this fight every day. I lost my Daddy this year, and without the tireless and courageous work you are doing, the many other senior citizens in my life could be gone, too. You are the heroes we will always be thankful for. God bless you and keep you.

From: Cherlyn Howard

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Thank you for taking care of our brothers and sisters, and sacrificing your own safety. I will keep you lifted in prayer as we move forward in these unchartered waters together. All of our love!

From: Meg

Location: Sandy Springs

To the true warriors on the front lines, who risk their own lives to save others on a daily basis, I don't know how to thank you, but know we are all out here cheering you on and sending love and light. Our gratitude and admiration is immense. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

From: Joquetta Taylor

Location: Decatur, GA

First, Thanks so much for the work that you do. My mom is a nurse in Columbus GA and I worry about her every minute. With these challenging times, I look at her as well as other healthcare workers as superheros. I pray for your safety hourly and hope that my message along with others keep you lifted. I truly appreciate you and the work you do. Again, THANKS ❤🙏

From: Steve

Location: Atlanta, GA and Emory faculty

To: To my brave colleagues on the front lines.....the unsung heroes to us all......you are cherished and appreciated beyond words.....stay safe.

In addition to the front line docs, nurses, techs and ALL who confront this pandemic head on every day, let me not forget the docs and nurses who are responsive to our concerns via the patient portals with remarkable promptness and compassion. Bless you!!!

From: Anonymous

Thank you for the sacrifices you are making with your families and loved ones. Praying everyday for those impacted to get through this and for our communities to band together to fight this virus.

From: Andrea Mitchell

Location: Atlanta, GA

I just want you to know that I'm a mom and we moms worry. I worry about each and every one of you, And I'm surrounding you with mom love. I couldn't be prouder. Please remember to rest, eat, and as they tell you on the airplane, put your oxygen mask on first. I love you all.

From: Georgia - age 11

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you for helping the people that need it. We are staying at home and not going outside so thank you. You're awesome.

From: Anna B

Location: Atlanta, GA

Thank you so much Health Heros for all you are doing right now for all of us! I know that this is a incredibly stressful time that you weren't expecting. Your jobs are already tough as it is. You are giving up so much for us right now and are likely worried about infecting your family, dealing with new policies and procedures, and general uncertainty - HANG IN THERE! Just know that my family is staying in for you and are talking all precautions so that we one less patient for you to take care of. Thank you for all you are doing!

From: Angela Williamson

Location: Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA

On behalf of myself, and my family I would like to thank all of the courageous doctors, nurses, and all medical staffs that are there on the frontline to aid in the help and health of our communities. You are the heroes! May God Bless you all!

From: Anonymous

Thank you for all you do!!! You are appreciated!

From: Ariel Withers

Location: Emory University School of Medicine

WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU ALL FOR BEING THE BEST! WORKING LONG HOURS AND GIVING YOUR ALL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME! YOUR WORK AND SELFLESSNESS IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

From: Erin

Location: Charleston, SC

Thank you so much for your dedication and service. It takes a true hero to run into the fight and not hide. This is a very scary and trying time and you are appreciated.

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