by brian p. easler
Head of School
Health Services: ‘We are very, very lucky to have all of them’ Everyone at WMA contributed to our success last year, operating safely and fully in person during the COVID-19 pandemic. One group in particular, however, exemplified our mantra of “Whatever it Takes” as the strategy for the year. The members of our Health Services Office, expanded this year to manage the increased responsibilities, truly personified the patience, flexibility and dedication that were
necessary for us to operate. Were it not for the tireless commitment of these health care professionals—interacting daily and weekly with every other member of the on-campus community—we would not have been able to remain open for the year. They took care of all of us, from the daily testing to the contact tracing and caring for those in quarantine, not to mention the normal
day-to-day health needs of our community, without hesitation. Though we hardly needed a reminder, our friends in Health Services demonstrated through their actions this past year what we all already know: We are very, very lucky to have all of them here with us, taking care of the WMA Family.
The countdown to the end of school.
COVID-19 testing outside “the trailer.”
A year-end celebration of the Health Services staff.
On-campus WMA Community members were tested twice each week.
36
AC A D E M Y WO R L D FA L L 2 02 1
