CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia nurse was among the speakers of Monday’s Republican National Convention festivities, in which she talked about President Donald Trump and his administration’s response to the coronavirus.
Amy Ford, a registered nurse from Williamson, went to New York City and San Antonio earlier this year to work as a COVID-19 relief nurse. Ford said as the coronavirus pandemic continued, she noticed a “positive change” in health care; she thanked Trump for additional funding for telemedicine.
“Telehealth services are now accessible to more than 71 million Americans, including 35 million children,” she said.
Roll Call previously reported additional funding for telemedicine services came as part of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package approved in March. The news organization also noted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that month also allowed Medicare and Medicaid recipients to consult with doctors without traveling to certain sites.
“As a health care professional, I can tell you without hesitation Donald Trump’s quick action and leadership save thousands of lives during COVID-19,” she said, “and the benefits of that response extend far beyond coronavirus.”
Trump secured the Republican Party’s nomination on Monday following the roll call of delegates. The convention is scheduled to continue through Thursday evening.