LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4) – One of Colorado’s first COVID-19 patients to be hospitalized returned to the hospital that treated him for the first time since his release, this time in an effort to thank the people who helped save his career and life. Jacob Larson, the first person hospitalized with COVID-19 at UCHealth’s Longs Peak Hospital, sang for medical workers on Wednesday as part of the hospital’s annual summer barbecue.
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Larson, a singer who often performs at weddings and other celebrations, surprised many of his former doctors and nurses by singing to them while they ate lunch.
READ MORE: Hanging Lake Trail Could Reopen As 'Primitive Trail' For NowLarson, who has since been vaccinated, wanted his performance to serve as a thank you to workers while also being a testimony for why others should get their vaccines.
“On March 22 of 2020, right when COVID was starting, I was admitted to the ICU,” Larson told CBS4’s Dillon Thomas.
Larson was intubated for 13 days and was hospitalized for 20. For the first time since being discharged Larson was able to meet with one of the doctors who saved his life.
“Jacob! Hi, I am Dr. Rauf. I admitted you to this hospital. It is so good to see you,” Physician and Hospitalist Dr. Aiman Rauf told Larson as they embraced.
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Rauf said she was once concerned that Larson’s singing career would be over.
“I was worried that he would never be able to sing again,” Rauf said.
READ MORE: FBI Agents Conduct Evidence Recovery Operation On Berthoud PassWhile the annual barbecue isn’t new for UCHealth staff, being serenaded by a former patient was a unique and welcoming experience for most.
“It’s a surreal experience to be able to come and perform for the people who saved my life,” Larson said.
While grateful for the ability to once again be with the staff at UCHealth, Larson said he hoped most people would never have to meet them. Though the vaccine didn’t exist when Larson was hospitalized, he has since been vaccinated and said vaccination can help everyone avoid getting sick.
“I’m absolutely encouraging people to get their vaccine. Let’s get through this. This is the answer. It is time to move past and do this together,” Larson said.
Rauf said every single person currently admitted to Longs Peak Hospital due to COVID-19 is unvaccinated.
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She said people getting vaccinated would help relieve stress workers are currently experiencing in hospitals worldwide.
MORE NEWS: Loveland Police Releases Body Camera Video, 911 Call Of Dramatic Shooting Of 19-Year-Old Alex Domina“The biggest ‘thank you’ anyone can give their healthcare provider is to go get their COVID vaccine,” Rauf said. “I’m grateful that he made it to this point because a lot of our patients have not.”
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