Waterville Northern Light health care workers and staff greeted by applause, cheers

WATERVILLE — As they drove into and out of work recently, employees at Northern Light Inland hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, were greeted by applause and cheers by Waterville police, fire and rescue departments. Other departments from around the region also lined the campus to honor healthcare workekrs, noted Sara Barry, regional director of marketing and communications.
“It was an emotional and humbling experience, to be thanked by our community partners who we consider heroes – who keep people safe and save lives,” said Terri Vieira, Inland/Lakewood president.
“We wanted to show our support for Inland and Lakewood healthcare workers,” explained Waterville police chief Joe Massey. “We are all fighting COVID-19 together, and we are grateful for everything Inland and Lakewood staff members are doing. This effort shows our solidarity and how much healthcare staff mean to us and our community.”
Fire and emergency medical staff from Albion, Belgrade, China, Clinton, Fairfield, Oakland, Rome, Sidney, Waterville, and Winslow also participated as well as Waterville and Winslow police departments, Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department and and Delta Ambulance.
“Inland and Lakewood staff are deeply touched by your kindness,” Barry said, “and we thank them for all they do to serve our community. Together, we will get through this!”