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On April 9th, 75-year old Woodside resident Sonia Atieh was experiencing shortness of breath, accompanied by a feverGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Because of her symptoms, Atieh was admitted to Mount Sinai Queens where she was intubated following a positive COVID-19 diagnosisGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The patient remained on a ventilator until April 17thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. And, just in time for her granddaughter’s sixth birthday, she received a clean bill of health and was discharged on April 28thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Sonia Atieh, along with her two children and three grandchildren, were so grateful to her incredible doctors for their care that the family decided to give back in the form of a donation to the doctors, nurses, and staff who helped save her lifeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

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Atieh’s daughter and son-in-law, Pete and Tatiana Tsempelis, are the owners of Mediterranean Diner in Bellmore, Long Island and made the donation as a token of gratitude for the incredible care their mother receivedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Give Me Astoria would like to thank the healthcare heroes at Mount Sinai Queens, Sonia Atieh, and her family for allowing us to share this wonderful story! If you would like to learn more about MsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Atieh’s recovery, please find a video, courtesy of Mount Sinai Queens of Sonia Atieh’s discharge from the hospital upon her incredible recoveryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Speaking with Atieh is DrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Meir Cohen – Attending Family Medicine Physician at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.