Global Health Program Annual Report 2021

Help is Here
My younger kids are struggling with the absence of social
life and adjustment to online learning. I’m optimistic. I
can’t say it has been a disaster. None of my family has
been diagnosed with COVID-19 and I have a job. I feel
very fortunate. I have two sons that were born and raised
in England. I haven’t seen them since the start of the
pandemic but I am going to visit them and my newborn
grandkids sometime in the spring now that I have my
vaccine.
My message to you all is: Stay positive if you can. If you
are suffering emotionally or mentally to please seek
mental health support. Hang tough as much as you can
but if you feel you need help, please reach out because
help is there.
The main cook for the grill at Danbury Hospital
Micheal Keen
The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow
Many people, including those of us in the Global Health
Program, experienced changes in our jobs due to COVID-19.
In the beginning when the virus was still new and more
mysterious, I was wary of coming to Danbury Hospital but
I still did because I had a team to support. I was very strict
with the protective equipment. I wiped down my office
every day, closed my door, and left it closed when I went
home. Even after vaccination and knowing more about
the virus dynamics, I still protect myself carefully. I feel
more confident that we are moving in the right direction.
There is still risk despite being immunized, and nothing is
100%, but I feel very safe at Danbury Hospital.
We have to look inward, lean on our coworkers and fellow
citizens, and stay positive rather than getting dragged
down in the sadness of it all. Just remember the sun will
rise tomorrow.
Manager of the NH/UVMLCOM Global Health Program
Wendi Cuscina, BS, CPM, PACT
58 UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT LARNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND NUVANCE HEALTH