WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem woman who was treated for COVID-19 at Forsyth Medical Center was discharged on June 4.
Robin Eaton, who works at the hospital as a patient sitter, was the 1,000th COVID-19 patient successfully treated within the Novant Health system in North Carolina and Virginia, said Josh Jarman, a spokesman for the Novant Health.
About 80 people, including her relatives, doctors, nurses and medical staff, applauded Eaton as she left the hospital in a wheelchair. She waved to the crowd.
“I’m so glad,” Eaton said. “Thank you, Jesus.”