Seeing Emergency Patients Every Day: Lyme Hero

LYME, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Pat Harris, who has nominated Randy Harris.

Where the nominee lives:
Lyme

Name of the nominee:
Randy Harris

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Dentist

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
He is 70 years old, therefore "high risk". He has been in his office in Gales Ferry every day seeing emergency patients. He finally got some face shields and masks and surface cleaners but is still fighting to get his hands on Lysol Spray to make himself and his staff safe because of the airbourne particles coming from patient's mouths. He has been told he gets the "Mr. Klean" award for his office in regular times. Now it is a battle to get the one item he needs.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He is a mild mannered, quiet, caring person. He has always been one of the smartest people I know constantly keeping up with developments in his profession. His focus has always been about his patients. He often calls them personally when he gets home if he is concerned about their comfort after certain procedures.

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