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WWII vet s family asks public to send cards for his 100th birthday

ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn He s just one of those really good, genuine people. • 7 min read WWII vet gets drive-by parade for 98th birthday Police and firefighters in Newport, Oregon, marked a World War II veteran’s 98th birthday with a drive-by parade.Beverly River A WWII veteran who was the first person at his nursing home to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week is getting ready to mark his 100th birthday and his family is asking people to send him cards to make the milestone extra special. Alvin “Bob” River will turn 100 years old on Christmas. He is currently living in the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Top Nurses 2020: Rachel Ruhland helped transform the ICU by finding home again

Top Nurses 2020: Rachel Ruhland helped transform the ICU by finding home again Rachel Ruhland of William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital is a recipient of the practice award. December 17, 2020 8:06 AM Maggie Ginsberg Updated: Photo by Paulius Musteikis Just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning, Rachel Ruhland lost her father to Parkinson’s disease. Then came the statewide shutdown, pushing the funeral to July. But Ruhland had been gifted two weeks off with him in his final days on hospice, a luxury soon denied to many due to visitor restrictions. Back at work at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, she asked to be transferred to the intensive care unit. They were preparing for a surge, and she wanted to bring bedside comfort to the ICU setting. “After my dad passed, I felt even a stronger calling. I guess I was looking for home again,” says Ruhland, who began her career in the VA’s ICU 14 years ago but became a nurse pract

Meet our top nurse finalists

Meet our top nurse finalists We decided to recognize every nurse who was nominated in our biennial program. December 17, 2020 8:05 AM Maija Inveiss Updated: Courtesy of Oakwood Village Every year, selecting only a select few Top Nurses is nearly impossible. Each nominee is deserving of an award. This year especially, as our nurses have become essential workers, we decided to recognize every nurse who was nominated in our biennial program. Find profiles on the six selected top nurses here. Teaming up In transitioning to treat patients with the coronavirus, four teams of local nurses had to readjust. Every day, the Oakwood Village Hebron Oaks Nursing Team, also had to take on extra responsibilities. From coordinating family FaceTime chats to accompanying patients during meals, nurses worked to ensure not just the physical safety of their patients but their mental health as well. Oakwood Village was among the first nursing homes to handle a small out

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