Physicians in Alberta say they have been humbled by the response from the public for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they say it’s those behind the scenes who deserve a lot of credit.
Dr. Peter Brindley, a critical care physician at the University of Alberta Hospital, said he thinks cleaning and janitorial staff deserve the spotlight. “I have immense sympathy for the people making our sandwiches, coffee and especially the cleaners in the hospital.
We have the medical background so we understand the disease and they perhaps don’t,” he said. “If anyone’s a hero, it includes those people.” Jeffrey Cabaldan has been working in food services at the cafeteria inside the Royal Alexandra Hospital for three years.