The morning of my second day at UNC’s heart and vascular center very much mirrored the happenings of the first day. Dr. Lewis and I met with several patients (about 10-12) over the duration of the morning, looking over their patient files beforehand, and debriefing afterwards. Dr. Lewis shared with me that under normal circumstances, over the course of a year, she would typically write 5 death notes for patients. This, however, differed this year, as she wrote upwards of 30. She explained that not only COVID19, but several other diseases seemed to be rampant in our communities, and the communities all around the world. It was overwhelming to hear the stories from patients who had lost loved ones- sisters, brothers, parents, children, and friends- and how it affected their attitude and approach to healthcare today. Unfortunately, I am unable to share these stories because of HIPAA.