CONWAY — While hospitals throughout the MaineHealth system continue to see a rise in cases of COVID-19 among employees as well as patients, Memorial Hospital officials said this week that the hospital is continuing to meet the challenge of providing staff to care for its patients.
Memorial spokesperson Tim Kershner said Wednesday that while there have been staffing challenges, “so far it has not had a negative impact on patient care.”
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RN Bob Kebler checks in a patient at the COVID drive-thru testing at Memorial Hospital on Dec. 11. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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