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Topic: Astronaut Bill Fisher, M.D., ER physician
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328KF
Member Posts: 1278
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Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-17-2020 05:25 PM
   
Bill Fisher's (STS-51I) daughter Kristen posted this on Twitter today. I thought it might be of interest. This is my Dad. He's a 73 year old Emergency Room physician in Texas who loves his job and will never retire. He texted me this picture tonight after I'd asked him how he was doing, and I burst into tears the second I saw it. My reaction came out of nowhere. I'd been watching Narcos and laughing seconds earlier. I called him to say I was worried about him, but could barely speak as I fought to keep my voice steady. I think we all have a moment where the gravity of what’s happening finally hits us. This was mine.  |
ManInSpace
Member Posts: 162
From: Brooklin, ON Canada
Registered: Feb 2018
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posted 03-17-2020 05:40 PM
God bless those who selflessly continue to serve! |
328KF
Member Posts: 1278
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-19-2020 04:22 PM
Fox News' Martha MacCallum did a live interview with Dr. Bill Fisher and how he is dealing with working the ER during this pandemic. |
india-mike
Member Posts: 87
From: Linnich, Northrine Westfalia, Germany
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 03-19-2020 05:59 PM
A big thank you to Dr. Fisher for his dedication and passion for his mission. But only one prominent face within thousands of medical personal who care for our health and our life. Thank you also to all other ones who are invisible and also do a great job. All of them are heroes. |
Kite
Member Posts: 885
From: Northampton UK
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 03-20-2020 07:05 AM
Here here. A huge thanks to all those working and helping us in the UK and all over the world. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 44360
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-02-2020 06:26 PM
Dr. Bill Fisher shared this on Twitter: I'm a full-time ER doc getting ready to work a 24 hour shift in the emergency department. I am genuinely more concerned about going to work tomorrow morning than I was the day I launched on the space shuttle. 1.5% shuttle mortality vs 9-12% if I get COVID-19.I just arrived in the ER to begin my shift. A word about mortality and COVID-19. As of 6 AM CDT, the Johns Hopkins website tracking COVID-19 lists the overall mortality at 5.04%. Lethality occurs in a linear fashion until age 55 to 60, when it becomes asymptotic. I just turned 74 years old and have three comorbidities. The death rate for people ages 70-79 in Italy has been 12.8%. In China it was listed at 8%. Currently in the US we are somewhere between 4-5%. Of course, nobody really knows. Whatever it is, It’s not a trivial number. Some of your comments question the wisdom of what I am doing. I have been practicing emergency medicine for 45 years. I like it, it’s interesting, and I have lots of experience. To abandon ship during the greatest public health crisis of our lifetimes is inconceivable to me. A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 987
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 04-03-2020 05:15 AM
A true American Hero. |
space1
Member Posts: 875
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-03-2020 06:47 AM
A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for. Thank you sir for your dedication to service. You inspire all of us. |
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