Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The pastor of a local church took time Monday evening to ask motorists to pay tribute to the doctors, nurses, staff and patients at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Patrons and others filled up the parking lot flashing their car lights and honking horns in support.
The Rev. David Dubovich of Park Place Christian Church in Hutchinson led a group of his congregation and others to the main parking lot at Hutch Regional in an effort to say "thanks" to Hutch Regional staff and COVID-19 patients under treatment at the hospital.
Dubovich dubbed the event "Lighting Up Our Community."
“The hospital staff has to be working a lot of hours and this has to be stressful for them working in an unknown situation,” Dubovich said. “This is to support the staff and (show) the hospital that we’re thinking of them and praying for them.”
Hospital spokesperson Richard Shank echoed Dubovich’s comments and said this is a positive event during difficult times.
“I think for patients and staff need words of encouragement and this is a great example during a unique situation,” Shank said. “We’re seeing a lot of these unique events throughout the country and I’m glad we’ve got several of them in Hutchinson.”
While in their cars, all who attended also took time to pray for those at the hospital.