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Relaxation Room at St. Mary Medical Center named after 40-year ICU Nurse Who Miraculously Survived COVID-19

Merlin Pambuan has been an ICU nurse at Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center (SMMC) for 40 years, treating and caring for some of the sickest and most challenging patients. In April 2020, Merlin tested positive for COVID-19 and was subsequently hospitalized at SMMC, where her condition deteriorated rapidly. Over the span of six months, with the support of her husband, Daniel, and daughter, Shantell, Merlin fought for her life and overcame what seemed like an impossible journey back to health.

On May 6, The SMMC Leadership Team honored Merlin by naming the hospital’s new Relaxation Room after her, serving as a reminder of the resilience, courage and unwavering faith that she displayed along the way. Thanks to a generous donation from The Boeing Company and Kahuna Chair, the Relaxation Room will be furnished with new massage chairs and other comforting amenities.

Terelle Jerricks

During his two decade tenure, he has investigated, reported on, written and assisted with hundreds of stories related to environmental concerns, affordable housing, development that exacerbates wealth inequality and the housing crisis, labor issues and community policing or the lack thereof.

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