Theresa Francisco, a retired nurse and COVID-19 survivor, visited Mount Sinai Hospital to thank her colleagues who saved her life after a critical illness. Francisco, who had worked there for 38 years, spent 42 days hospitalized and endured 10 days on a ventilator amid the early pandemic crisis. Her emotional return highlighted the dedication of healthcare workers and the significant toll of COVID-19 on Filipino American nurses. Joining Francisco were family members who also survived the virus, emphasizing the shared struggle among healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
"I can still remember everything-being a nurse and being a patient. When I came in, I thought it would be just a couple of days. I didn't think I'd end up intubated for 10 days."
"It was a different world. There was fear, but there was also this strong sense of duty-especially for Theresa. We were determined to bring her back."
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