'She Has To Be Brave': Bellevue Hero

BELLEVUE, WA — As the coronavirus outbreak has spread across the country, thousands of everyday heroes have stepped up to help their communities in a time of crisis. We all know someone who's making a difference right now, making our days a little brighter as we push forward into an uncertain future. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize those everyday heroes who are giving it their all.

This submission comes from Kevin, Owen and Tatum Otto, who nominated their wife and mother Dr. Desiree Otto:

Where the nominee lives:
Bellevue

Name of the nominee:
Dr. Desiree Otto, MD

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?
Physician

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Dr. Desiree Otto M.D. is an OB/Gyn and has been working long hours at Overlake hospital caring for patients during this very stressful time and has been isolating away from her family to keep them safe, should she contract COVID-19. She is dedicated to providing the best medical care possible to her patients during this pandemic, at the expense of her own safety and the companionship of her loved ones. Her family misses her very much and she is so stressed and scared but she has to be brave and go in to take care of her patients.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
Dr. Otto is a devoted mother living away from her children(and husband) for over 7 weeks, to keep them safe, while putting her own life st risk caring for patients in our community.

Thank you for all you do, Desiree!

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