UK Healthcare chaplain shares perspective on COVID-19

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – UK Healthcare has released a second video in its’ series “Voices from the Front Lines”. The series highlights stories from frontline staff who care for COVID-19 patients.

In the second video, Rev. Jay Fulton shares his perspective on telling spiritual care providers they can’t visit with their patients.

“Unfortunately, to keep people safe, we can’t have them here. I never thought I’d have to look at a pastor and say I can’t see your people,” said Rev. Jay Fulton, Chaplain, UK Healthcare Pastoral Serices. “That hurts my soul.”

Rev. Fulton has been a chaplain at UK Healthcare for 11 years.

You can read more about Rev. Fulton’s experience and watch the full video HERE.

On Monday, UK Healthcare shared an update on COVID-19 patients. According to UK Healthcare, 120 people are currently hospitalized from the virus. Of those, 79% are unvaccinated. Those 12 and up are encouraged to make an appointment to get vaccinated HERE.

Source: UK Healthcare

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