Lauren Bloom, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "Honored to serve during this exceptionally difficult time," she says.

Basak Coruh, a pulmonary and critical care physician that serves COVID-19 patients in the ICU, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "It?s a privilege to care for the sickest patients in our community with COVID-19 and I couldn?t be prouder of our team," she says.

Celyn Pepino, an interventional radiology technologist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I love what I do. I get to be a part of an amazing organization that cares for its employees, patients, community," she says.

Taylor Martino, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Nina Sharma, an ICU pharmacist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Elena Smith, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "Thank you for supporting our teams," she says.

Arielle Trumble, a nurse in the operating room that works to educate colleagues on how to work with COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. ?I have a duty of care. We?re prepared for the worst as we hope for the best," she says.

Skylar Tucker, assistant nurse manager in the Center for Reconstructive Surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "This nice weather along with long walks outside with my dog have kept me sane," she says.

Landi Tillis, a nurse in the acute care resource team that cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I got to discharge a 74-year-old patient a few days ago who was Covid positive and intubated for almost two weeks. I’ve never seen a smile so full of gratitude as he was wheeled out," she says.

Kaitlyn McDow, an ICU nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "Our patients are on ventilators. It?s the last stop on either getting better or passing on," she says.

Andrew Lee, supervisor in the blood draw lab that receives COVID-19 samples, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Luna Martinez, a nurse working in COVID-19 acute care, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I am a new grad nurse and it has been a challenging but rewarding time to begin my nursing career," she says.

Nicole Scovil, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "These past couple weeks have been exceptionally scary for our patients since nearly all of them have no immune system. I?m really missing patients I haven?t been able to visit, as they?re high risk and I work with Covid patients," she says.

Andre Mattus, a patient care technician in the emergency department that works as a ?dofficer? to help colleagues safely doff their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "Doffing PPE is the most hazardous part of our care as this is when we risk accidentally contaminating ourselves. I help doctors and nurses stay safe so that we can continue to care for our community," he says.

Jonathan Sham, a physician in surgical oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "We are called to take care of the patients with cancer who can?t wait until after the pandemic to get treatment, he says."

Samuel Warby, a public safety officer, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Flabiano Macon, Jr., a patient services specialist who checks patients in and provides customer service, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Sumalee Kraisuwan, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. ?Cannot wait for surgery restriction to be done," she says.

Alex Vengerovsky, an ICU physician caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "Recognizing the team effort," he says.

Megan Mondoro, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Kim Greaves, a nurse in nephrology who has been redeployed to the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I am so proud to be a nurse and happy to help out where I can," she says.

Amanda Peters, a medical assistant in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I am a new graduate and I?m extremely happy to lend a hand during this crisis," she says.

Alexandra Mariani, a nurse in oncology working with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I?ve been a nurse for four months. I wonder what it means for me to spend such a formative period in my career this way," she says.

Kamlah Zughni, a surgical nurse who works to educate the operating room staff for COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Garrett Perchetti, a research scientist in the Department of Lab Medicine Division of Virology working on SARS-CoV-2 research and clinical testing, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Gretchen Rohrbaugh, a nurse in labor delivery that works with COVID-19 mothers and with babies whose mothers have COVID-19, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "As with so many other trials, this pandemic is again proving the strength and resilience of moms," she says.

Abubacarr Jobe, a biomedical technician in clinical engineering who repairs and maintains medical equipment used on patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Holly Olivieri, an operating room nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Rebecca Fulford-Foster, a pharmacy technician that provides medication for patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I personally have three high-risk people in my life that I?m worried every day I might bring this home to," she says.

Jamie Peterson, a nurse on the acute care resource team, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "I am proud that UWMC leadership has our backs and supports every staff member," she says.

Gearland Panelo, assistant nurse manager in the surgical specialties center, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020.

Zahra Ali, an ICU nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "Support local businesses," she says.

Claire Hallock, a nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. "The resiliency of both the staff and our patients is remarkable during this time of uncertainty," she says.