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PR E S I DE NT'S M E SSAG E

Winter
2020-21
BY DR. BRUCE A. COLLEY
PRESIDENT OF CHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

I

sat down on a Sunday morning in November to write this issue's message. I outlined
what I thought would be its obvious content, a recounting of our woes. An end
to summer with seemingly well controlled COVID numbers and expectations of
retuning to " normalcy. " Back to school, travel and time with family, and restaurants fully
open. Then, WHAM, a crescendo of the Corona virus, and now again relative isolation
for the holidays. Ordering out rather than dinner with friends and family. No school
events and fear of losing loved ones.

D r. B r u c e A . C o l l e y

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But then, as possibly part of a cosmic plan, or perhaps just dumb good luck, my wife
suggested we take an early morning hike on the Skelp Level Trail along the Brandywine
Creek. About a half mile into our hike we happened upon Pat, a wonderful octogenarian
we met on the trail five years ago and see there regularly. She smiled broadly and was
upbeat as ever. Our conversation, of course, turned to the holidays. Pat would be
spending them alone at home as families are isolating once again. Our hearts sank, but
then her message to us. " How lucky we really are, " she said. " We have family and friends
to call and there are all these wonderful trails to hike. We have so much to be thankful for,
especially living here in Chester County. " After hearing this mini sermon in the woods
by our beautiful hiking friend (who by the way, puts us to shame in stamina and pace)
we walked away feeling somewhat schooled in attitude adjustment. She prompted us to
list things that have been positive since March, and there really are many. The Chester
County and Delaware County Medical Societies have joined forces to sponsor weekly
Covid-19 Zoom conferences to optimize how we can address this epidemic. The Chester
County Health Department and Delaware County have shared resources and worked side
by side to shepherd the citizens of our counties through this ever-changing nightmare.
Chester County and most townships in our county have park and trail facilities to
use as balm for our isolation. Check the county and township websites and you will
be amazed how extensive they are. Moreover, our hospital and nursing facilities, all
physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, along with their nurses, therapists,
and care staffs have worked in what is an essentially impossible situation to provide their
very level best care. I know the term is often thrown about loosely, but I have personally
witnessed what amounts to truly heroic work by these professionals. No higher praise can
I give, they are astounding.
Best of the holiday season to all, be prudent and careful, and be thankful we live in
Chester County.

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