Tribute from East Lancashire Hospitals' NHS Trust chief for 'valued and popular' member of staff who has died of Covid-19

A health chief has paid tribute to a member of staff at the East Lancashire Hospitals' Trust who has died of Covid-19.
Cristina Baldwin, who worked for theEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, has died of coronavirus.Cristina Baldwin, who worked for theEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, has died of coronavirus.
Cristina Baldwin, who worked for theEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, has died of coronavirus.

In a statement today Kevin McGee, Chief Executive for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "It is with deep regret and huge sadness that I share with you the devastating news that we have lost a friend and colleague.

"Cristina Baldwin died on November 25th from Covid-19.

"Cristina has worked with us for eight years and her loss will be felt by colleagues and friends on ward C1 and C3, and indeed from across the whole organisation.

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“Cristina was a valued and popular member of staff who, with a colourful character, worked tirelessly to provide the best care she could for our patients. She will be greatly missed by us and we send our heartfelt condolences to her husband Garry, daughter Kelly and family."

Mr McGee said that Cristina's death was a 'terrible and poignant reminder of the situation we are facing every day to help others' adding: " I want to thank every member our staff for their continued care for our patients and community.

"Their continued courage and commitment to duty is inspirational and a comfort to us all in these difficult times."

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