In June, we celebrate Pride Month. Pride Month recognizes and celebrates the impact that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-spirited (LGBTQ2+) and other identities and communities have across the globe.

For essential workers, going out into this uncertain world can heighten anxiety. For those working from home, adjusting to a new routine can be exhausting. Perhaps someone you work with has had a family member affected by the virus. The truth is, we never truly know what people are going through unless we check in and see how they are doing. 

While people around the world shelter indoors from COVID-19, first responders like the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) remain mission-ready to provide emergency medical services and transportation. Armed with a strict regimen for donning and doffing personal protective equipment, STARS continues to respond to medical emergencies in rural areas across western Canada – ensuring urgent patients have access to timely, vital care.