It was an incredible sight. Yesterday hundreds of local residents formed a human chain to surround St. Martha’s Regional Hospital to give its medical facility a huge hug. An aerial photo
was taken of the human chain
The event is part of a physician led initiative to maintain a sustainable workforce at the local hospital and highlight St. Martha’s and the surrounding community as a welcoming 
place to live and practice.
One of the organizers of the event, Dr. Tanya Sullivan says the support from the community was epic.
Sullivan says to see the community come out in large numbers was inspirational.
The afternoon event also included activities, barbecue, and entertainment.