There's a new group of superheroes in the Marvel universe and they're from right in here in Western Pennsylvania.
Allegheny Health Network and Marvel Comics are teaming up to tell the story of "The Vitals: True Nurse Stories" which will feature stories of nurses from AHN and patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Throughout the pandemic, nurses have demonstrated extraordinary courage in the care they deliver. They are critical thinkers and patient advocates, delivering high quality care. I am in awe of their resiliency as they come to work every day, sometimes not knowing what they will face,” said Claire Zangerle, DNP, RN, Chief Nurse Executive, AHN.
“We are so proud of them, and this initiative gives us yet another opportunity to express our appreciation for their exceptional work. We anticipate that seeing themselves as real Marvel Comics heroes will provide them a moment of pride at their remarkable work during such a difficult time for our communities.”
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“Though the comic book is based on the real-life experiences of eight AHN nurses who work in the Pittsburgh area and Erie, we want to emphasize that this effort is not about any individual nurse. It is about every AHN nurse, and every AHN employee,” Zangerle said.
The comic books will be used distributed throughout hospitals of AHN and at recruiting events. Their will also be a digital version on Marvel's website.
“At Marvel, we tell stories about heroes every day. But this story is special. It tells a story about our everyday heroes – the nurses and healthcare professionals working tirelessly and courageously to save lives.” said Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Entertainment. “Along with AHN, we are honored to help tell these stories, which we dedicate to the real heroes who are saving the world.”
You can check out The Vitals here.