Montgomery County Police Will Honor Heroes at Holy Cross Hospital with a Driving Light Tribute

(Silver Spring, MD) – Montgomery County Police plans to do a driving tribute at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, April 24, to celebrate the heroes at Holy Cross Hospital. The cruisers will stage near 9805 Dameron Drive in Silver Spring, and will proceed from Dameron onto Forest Glen Road and through the hospital drive (map below).

As of this morning, the COVID-19 virus has affected 15,737 individuals in the state along with their loved ones and caregivers. In Montgomery County, one of the hardest-hit counties in the state, just over 3,000 individuals have tested positive.

“First responders, including our care teams, police, and fire and rescue, are on the front lines supporting individuals needing care from the effects of COVID-19,” said Louis A. Damiano, MD, president, Holy Cross Hospital. “I am so proud of all of the healthcare heroes at Holy Cross Hospital. Our clinical care teams and support services teams are strong in their service and care for each individual we serve. We are grateful for this recognition from Montgomery County Police, and we recognize and celebrate their heroic efforts in return.”

For questions or footage from the celebration, please contact Kristin.Feliciano@holycrosshealth.org.

About Holy Cross Health

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, people-centered health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary care practices and affordable health centers and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and move life ahead for individuals and populations in the communities served. In fiscal 2019, Holy Cross Health contributed nearly 10 percent of its $629 million revenue to community benefit activities that meet community needs and improve access to health. Learn more at HolyCrossHealth.org.