May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
It was intended to be a parade in celebration of Mother’s Day for the residents of NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville, but rain forced a postponement of the event last Friday until Monday (today).
Due to COVID-19 visitors have been restricted from entry at all NHC centers for several weeks in order to help prevent the introduction of the virus through asymptomatic individuals. There have been no cases of the virus at the Smithville Center.
The parade Monday gave family and friends an opportunity to see their loved ones and exchange waves from a safe distance. Many of the residents were brought outside the center during the parade to see the motorcade of decorated cars and trucks all filled with smiling faces and signs bearing special greetings.