This place has been a haven for my family since we arrived in MA. Absolutely gorgeous, clean, all the amenities you could want & need. Very very kind and supportive staff and administrators. The Sauna is my personal Love the Y !!!
ASHLEY S, EMILSON MEMBER
MARJORIE D
Huge variety of senior classes with devoted instructors. Very clean, well run pool, steam, sauna, jacuzzi area. The Y is always updating equipment etc. The EGYM is phenomenal. All 3 grandkids were at day camp every day this summer. The outside pool area was heavily utilized by our family all summer. The playroom is wonderful for the kids now and then. Granddaughter has attended Y gymnastic program, tennis, art, drama etc. All 3 at 7 & 4 years are swimmers, from Y lessons. I’ve utilized the Spaulding Rehab for 2 injuries. The Y helps so many from young Moms to Senior Citizens. It’s a great place!
CONNIE KENNEDY
I love that the Y is fulfilling its beautiful mission. I am grateful for the support and kindness of the staff – on a personal level, training-wise, and professionally. The eGym and the pool are the activities I attend most frequently. It would take a lot to make me much happier. The trainers and aquatic staff are all beyond welcoming and awesome. This Y is a true gift to the community and to me. It’s life-enhancing and life-changing. Speaking of community, I applaud and admire the Y’s commitment to the greater community, its inclusivity of all members of the community, and its call to volunteerism. It’s uplifting to see diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging philosophies being fulfilled in real life, along with the Y’s time-honored support of summer campers and camp. (Oh, to be a camper again!). Thanks for nurturing health, light and hope in our corner of the world. I’m so glad I rejoined after being absent for many years. I look forward to getting back on the tennis courts someday soon, as well. Each membership desk staff person has offered a very warm, personal welcome and helpful information. I see the custodial staff work hard at night as I leave my workouts. The locker rooms and facilities are clean and feel safe. Even the price is very reasonable. What’s not to love? Thank you!
KATHLEEN LARSON
We love the Y. We’ve been members since 2007 and go up to 6 times a week. There are so many different activities to do; everyone is exceptionally friendly and helpful, and they are open long hours. Joining the Y is a no-brainer!
PAIGE
Amazing value. My whole family belongs for $115 a month. The facility is better than any other gym, pool, outdoor pool etc. on the South Shore and the people they hire are so helpful.
BARBARA EPPS
Offering healthy programs for people of all ages… open & accessible for convenient times from early to late… great staff, teachers & teamwork… inclusive and job opportunities too! Also financial assistance is available! Love the pool, & steam bath, as well as beautiful studios, walking areas, and up-to-date equipment! Appreciate having this facility close by and many healthy options for all!
KAREN GAMMON
Post back surgery 2 years ago I continued to have nerve pain down my leg, If it weren’t for Tracy the Pilates instructor, my pain would still be continuous. She has helped me to improve my core strength, with expert guidance with out further injuries. She utilizes all the equipment in the studio, the Reformers, Cadillac, Pilates chairs etc., that have been instrumental in my improved health and well being. Each piece of equipment as well as my instructor have been crucial to my recovery. Thank you to the Emilson YMCA for supporting all peoples with all mobilities and having an exceptional Pilates program with an exceptional instructor.
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Nancy Daley
Words cannot describe how thankful our family is for the South Shore Y’s Staystrong Program! It was devastating news this past summer to hear my husband’s cancer had returned. His stage three cancer needed to be treated immediately, he had to stop working and our finances dropped to an all-time low. More stressful than the lagging finances, was the well-being of our 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son; these kids needed a happy distraction during their summer break from school. A good friend of mine who use to work for the Y and spoke very highly of great programs that were offered for families in our situation, suggested we reach out. I am so glad I did! Thanks to the Staystrong Program and the generous donations that fund these programs, our kids were able to enjoy a great week of summer camp at Camp Quirk in Quincy at no cost! This was huge and the kids enjoyed themselves so much they look forward to returning to Camp Quirk next summer!
Anonymous
Just want to let you know what a wonderful program the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is. Linda is an excellent motivator and wonderful instructor. I used to think I could write the book on diet issues but this program covers every aspect of healthy eating. I am no longer prediabetic and had been right on the edge. Our whole group is very impressed with Linda and the program.
Cathylee Melchin
I struggle with my weight constantly and I’ve tried gym after gym with no success…every gym I’ve ever been to has cost more than I can afford, and everyone has been so judgmental. The YMCA has offered me a TRULY non-judgmental place to work out and because they have helped me with financial aid, I actually go now and have been able to lose weight, become healthier and feel better about myself. The staff here is wonderful.
Lisa Looney
My son was in a motorcycle accident leaving him paralyzed. He was always in the gym and took care of his body. The partnership program gave him the ability to continue doing something that he enjoyed. As I have to drive him it has pushed me to work with a wonderful trainer two times a week.
The Y has given us hope and lifelong friends!
Scott Palmer
After dropping out of high school at 16, I could have drifted into the darkness, and who knows what would have been my course in life. Instead, I wandered into the Y. I was immediately hooked on this feeling I got from working out. A year later, I competed in my first bodybuilding show, representing the Y. Here I am, 43 years old, still doing the same thing with as much passion as I did when I was that 16-year-old little kid. Looking forward to the next 30 years.
Mary Ferson
I am 84 years old and have been swimming at the Y for 33 years at 6am before heading for work. I’m retired and continued that routine for 15 years. I’ve been having chemo recently and the MD’s are amazed at how strong all my vitals are and what a strong constitution I have. They all attribute it to my exercise routine.
Thanks, Quincy Y. I think you may have saved my life.
Jeffrey Barker
We’re just an ordinary family: Most of the time we’re busy with school, work and a host of activities. Slowly, we realized that regular exercise was largely neglected in our lives. We didn’t know what to do. Earlier this year we joined the Y because the variety of programs provided each of us opportunities to nurture our personal health and well-being in ways each of us would enjoy. My wife and daughters enjoyed their Yoga and Zumba. Swimming became my top choice as I trained for and completed several triathlon sprints. We’re just an ordinary family, but the Y makes us feel like champions. They encourage us to make healthy choices each day. Over these months we’ve learned that healthy living is a series of small choices made each day. Joining the Y family increases the probability that those small, daily choices are good for each of us.
Amy Farrell
Our family joined the Y after hearing great things about how the whole family could play. Our twin girls have had some medical issues, and at first, we were hesitant that others wouldn’t understand. We have found the childcare staff to not only be completely amazing but have taken the time to really “get” our children. This has re-opened Mom and Dad’s life, to be healthy, both physically and mentally! A good workout is worth all the gold in the world. Dad is finally able to get back into the pool and swim, and Mom has lost over 100 pounds!
Thank you to the Y for helping us to be the healthiest family we can be!
Sandy Pierson
The day after I got a cancer diagnosis and surgery date, I came to the YMCA and found a cancer display in the lobby. I took information about the Cancer Support Community. I contacted them and received a free relaxation CD. I played it before and right up to the surgery. I was very anxious and it calmed me down. The support I got from the YMCA for my cancer surgery was a life-saver. I am grateful to the YMCA for the gifts of good health and camaraderie it has provided me.
The YMCA is one-stop shopping for wellness and fitness in body and mind. Thank you!
Jordan Alexandra
The Y has given me the confidence to see I’m much more than I give myself credit for. I wake up every morning eager to take care of my body and mind. My program has helped me defeat asthma and manage my anxiety. After ten years of insomnia, I can finally sleep again.
Bobbi Kalb
Neither rain nor storm or dark of night can prevent me from traveling 45 minutes each way, every day, to take my Senior Arthritis classes. Being a friendly, enthusiastic person, I sought out the same population for myself over 6 years ago. Through Arthritis Swims I have met and become friends with a large group of diverse and interesting people with a similar mind of keeping active and busy to help our bodies remain active and healthy.
From the minute you step in to Hanover, and those sliding doors part, I feel happy and welcomed by the smiles and greetings from behind the counter.
Naveen’s Family
Naveen loves to swim, play tennis, participate in theatre, play basketball and enjoys the Friday bouncy house activities. Andal, Naveen’s mom, appreciates the exceptional early childhood education he has received through the South Shore Natural Science Center’s Nature preschool and Laura’s Center for the Arts. As a family, they are constantly learning how the YMCA enriches the community through its outreach, and the numerous ways to get healthier while socializing and connecting with other families. Andal shared that they have just seen and experienced the tip of the iceberg and know it’s a place that evolves with you throughout life.
Alex McFarland
My swimming life was majorly impacted by the YMCA. For the past 8 years, I had been swimming every summer in classes with little improvement. But, when I joined the Y for a 3-season session, that changed. My strokes, attitude and overall performance in swimming doubled! Thank you, YMCA staff!
Alice
As one of three children with a single mother, I have seen firsthand what it is like to struggle. I know that camp would not have been a possibility for my siblings and me if it weren’t for the generosity of others.
Anonymous
At camp, everyone is a family. It’s like you’ve known each other your whole life. I want to be a CIT so I can pass on this great experience to younger kids.
Steve’s Family
Steve has been multi-handicapped from birth, but also, unbelievably, a few years ago he suffered a stroke. With continued exercise and activity becoming the most vital key for Steve to retain as much mobility as he possibly can, being at the Y has made the difference! Now, Steve does not have another major disability in his life to overcome! Thank you so much for your help with this newest lifelong challenge he must face. But most of all, thank you for your support of Steve’s life.
BK – South Shore Strypers Swim Team Member
What swimming has done for me is teach me dedication, teamwork, and the confidence it takes to go for it and leave no regrets behind.
The YMCA gave me the opportunity to push myself every day and chase my goals.
Nicole, LIVESTRONG Participant
When I was four I received a life-threatening diagnosis. As a childhood cancer survivor, I have spent my entire life fighting to stay alive. Although my cancer is gone…I have been struggling for as long as I can remember to improve my quality of life. Since joining the Y through the Livestrong Program I am beyond grateful to say that my life has changed. This program and Y have had such an amazing effect on my life, through bonding with other survivors, finding physical strength I never thought I had, and just being able to put my disease on the side lines for a while. Thank you to the Y, Livestrong, my fellow cancer survivors and our fearless physical trainer as she showed us all to BE STRONG.
Matt, SSYMCA Member and Partnership Program Participant
The Partnership Program was introduced to me two years ago as I was looking for somewhere to continue my PT. When it comes to dealing with persons in wheelchairs, there is only so much PT that we are granted. What’s unique about this Y and the Partnership Program is that we can continue physical training forever. The key is ‘getting better’. A lot of the equipment that we use in Physical Therapy is allotted here in the Partnership Program. I am so appreciative of it.
By working through the Partnership Program, it has allowed me to stand and walk again.
Jamie Casella, YMCA Before/Afterschool Parent
When we first started at the Y, I was a voucher pay. The staff that dealt with vouchers were always so helpful. A few years later, I transitioned from a voucher pay to a private pay. This was a scary time for me, but the staff were so patient and understanding with my situation that the transition went better than I could have hoped. My youngest, now in the fourth grade, continues to attend Before & After Care and summer camp every year. He loves it so much, he gets upset when he can’t make it. I refer to my experience as a partnership. I did so, because it truly is. The staff have known me and my children for 12 years and counting! They have helped me shape my children into the spectacular people that they are today. My daughter is now graduating from high school and my son is off seeing the world as a member of the US Navy. I am thankful for all the help and support that all the staff at the YMCA… such a wonderful program with a great bunch of people.
Lindsey, Mom of Noah
We recently started our summertime adventure with Camp Gordon Clark. My son Noah is on the spectrum and has been diagnosed with high-functioning ASD with ADHD and sensory issues. I am a single mother who needs to work full-time, year-round. So that means my son has to go to a summer camp for over 8 hours a day, so I can work. I did a lot of research and found Camp Gordon Clark…an INCLUSION camp! They understand and get that each kid is different in their own special way!! From day one he was embraced by everyone. He was thrilled to make so many new friends. Camp Gordon Clark completely changed our summer for the best. Thank you, everyone, from the bottom of my heart!
Anonymous
Ben is a participant of Building Bridges, a social skills program targeted for children on the Autism spectrum. Ben’s parents say that Building Bridges has truly opened up possibilities for him, and they have seen him grow in ways that they never expected. At Building Bridges, Ben loves answering the Question of the Day and doing yoga! He is more social and outgoing with others and engages in conversations in meaningful ways.
Anonymous
Alice is a beautiful, smart 12-year-old girl who always has a look of uncertainty and struggles with anger and anxiety. Her father is in jail and her mother suffers from PTSD. She joined the South Shore YMCA Reach & Rise group mentoring program for kids affected by trauma. She never talked about the sessions, but always looked forward to going, racing to get her homework done so she could participate. Just before the program ended Alice and her mom began participating in regular mental health sessions with a therapist, a turn the mom contributes to the help Alice received from the Y’s Reach & Rise™ program.
Anonymous
Our Food Pantry and Holiday Drives allow the South Shore YMCA to bring meals to homeless shelters, serve Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday meals, and support hundreds in need of healthy food. The Y provides membership assistance to families in need to make the Y accessible to all. Did you know there are homeless families living in shelters in your area? The Y reaches out and helps them belong, grow and thrive.
Joe, Volunteer & Member
I like to give back through volunteering, but never really understood how much until I started volunteering at the South Shore YMCA’s Farm in Hanover. I love the exercise and the sunshine, but mostly I love knowing that the work I do is producing great results for the community, that the foods raised here will help people who truly need it most.
Christy, Camper
Because of camp, and my Burgess-Hayward family, I am now unapologetically myself. I am positive and extremely self-aware; I know my strengths; I try, each and every day, to be kinder and more thoughtful; I believe in myself and in achieving my dreams; I’m confident enough to say I have dreams; I work to better myself and to do what makes me happy; I am confident, motivated, empowered.
Anonymous
Membership at the Y has helped our family immensely. As the mother of a toddler, having a safe place to go where I know my daughter will be well-cared for while I work out or catch up on work in the lobby has given me peace of mind and a much-needed break during the day. The Y has also allowed us to meet other families and has given us a safe place to play during the long winters. We appreciate the safe, clean environment and the quality of the staff.
Nicole and Wes Pitre
We love the Y because we feel like we always have someone to play a pick-up soccer game with in the field house or have a friend to work out with. Our son loves the playroom because the staff really knows him and helps to foster positive relationships with other children. He begs to go to the playroom every day and it’s sometimes hard to convince him to leave when we pick him up! We never have a worry when we are taking a class or working out because we know our son is in a safe and nurturing environment.
We are thankful for the amazing staff at the Y!
Danielle Bello
My boyfriend and I first joined the Y in Quincy when I was about four months pregnant. I really wanted to make sure I stayed in good shape to prepare for childbirth and of course for raising a little one. I was really excited about the variety of activities available to me at this facility–I chose mainly swimming while pregnant, but was able to take classes and do cardio, or even just walk the track if I wasn’t feeling up to much else.
After having my daughter, the Y became a second home. There were mom and baby classes, and of course, the playroom/daycare which changed my stay-at-home mom life–a couple of hours to myself to workout, use the steam room, or even just sit and take a breath was priceless to a new mom. The staff helped ease the stress of leaving my young girl, and she’s grown to love her time alone with them and her new pals. We’ve made friends, we have lunch with other moms and dads and their kids. My boyfriend and daughter and I often come together and use the pool, play basketball, or go to open play tot gym.
I got healthy while pregnant at the Y, my daughter took her first swim at the Y, I lost 15 lbs of baby weight at the Y. I used to belong to gyms, now I belong to a community. I truly am my best self because of the Quincy YMCA.
Alison Bryan
Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to let you know how much the Y means to me. I joined the Y about three and a half years ago and it has made me a better person! I originally joined the Y as a very lazy and tired mother of 2 young children just looking for a break from the demands of motherhood for two hours while my kids were in the playroom. I started to take a couple of fitness classes and pretty soon, wasn’t feeling so lazy! Over the past three and a half years, I have developed a nice routine of working out a few days a week while my children are in the playroom and sometimes even when they’re at school! I have never felt better or stronger in my life and I owe it to the Y!
There are several factors that have created a family-like environment for me at the Y. It starts as we walk in with the amazing front desk staff that greet us, by name, and with a smile! They are so helpful and engage my children in conversation and genuinely care about us. I have used the playroom since joining the Y and the caring, attentive, skilled staff that care for my children are like no other! They have helped me when my children have protested going into the playroom, struggling with some separation anxiety, while I work out. They have truly learned who my children are and what they each need to enjoy themselves while they are there. My children have made many new friends in the playroom and the staff has always been so good to all of us! They have gone above and beyond what I would expect of them. I have never had anything but positive interactions with all of them! I trust them whole-heartedly with my little darlings. I know the care that my children get when they are in there is top-notch.
I have gone from classes, to independent workouts, to physical therapy and to working with a trainer and all the experiences have been exceptional! To have Spaulding Rehab accessible from the Y, which also allows me to physically recover from injuries while my children are being provided with outstanding childcare, is so convenient. If I had to carve time out for myself to do this during the small pockets of free time that I have, I maybe wouldn’t have made it a priority. The instructors and trainers who work at the Y are knowledgeable and motivating I have gotten to know several of them on a person basis and even some of their children who have also spent time volunteering or taking classes at the Y. They have checked in on me regarding an injury I sustained last year and about different difficult life experiences that they have known I have been going through. They are amazing trainers, but more importantly, are compassionate individuals who truly care about the members with whom they interact! ! I feel as though I’ve joined a community that has nourished my body and my spirit.
I travel about a half hour to get to the Y. Next year, my youngest goes to kindergarten and I had thought about switching to a gym that was closer to my house since I no longer would need the outstanding childcare that I’ve received while being at the Y. There is no way I am going anywhere! The community that I have built at the Y is irreplaceable and absolutely worth the drive! When I look back to the woman I was three and a half years ago and then see the woman I am today, I know that the Y has been a big part of getting me closer to a better me! I am physically in WAY better shape, I have a sense offing part of a family from the moment I walk through the door and my children have a calmer, more patient mother as a result of my taking care of myself and physically getting some of the stress associated with parenthood out at the Y!
Thank you so much to everyone who has helped shape my experience at the Y. I am truly and eternally grateful for the healthier lifestyle I have as a result!
Beth Steward
The South Shore Y has meant the world to my family. My oldest son was about a year old when we first signed up for a music class. Because of that class I learned about Tot gym and started going. At that time, we had very few local people in our lives- having moved from Canada to Quincy just a couple years before. We met so many people, similar age and situation as us, who now are like family. Our neighbors became good friends. We got to know the staff and started using the playroom on a regular basis. While I was pregnant with my 2nd baby my husband was traveling a lot for work- there would be days that I just needed a break and I’d put my oldest in the playroom where he’d have a great time, and I would sit in the lobby with a tea and my feet up and catch up with friends. My kids walk through the halls and get high fives and hugs every time they walk in! I get tied up chatting in the hallway with the friends I’ve made since joining. My kids when given the choice pick the playroom over staying home when I want to go to a workout class.
I am currently in the best shape of my adult life and none of it would be possible if it weren’t for the programs and amazing staff at the Y!
Jeff, Member
It’s not a gym, its where a community comes together. From the time I walk through the doors, everyone from the staff at the desk to the Activity Center and Field House is fantastic! Before I came here, I was in a bad place for a couple of years, never moving from the couch once I came home from work. Having the Quincy YMCA has given my daughter and I a place where we can bond more as a father and daughter. I will always be grateful that I have had this opportunity that has made a huge change in my life.
Chris Thurston
I first came to the South Shore Y with a walker and a goal to focus on my recovery. I had a bad accident that damaged my back and the nerves to my leg. The Partnership Team here was able to help me transfer my rehabilitation exercises to the machines and other equipment here at the Y. The Partnership Team is always willing to help out and is determined to help me get to my goal of walking without the concern of falling. I’ve regained much of my mobility and have the team here to thank for taking the time to work with me. They helped me so much that I look forward to returning the favor and begin volunteering in the program as a way to give back to a community that helped me so much.
Bill Carpenter
The Partnership Program at the SSYMCA Quincy and Emilson branches has helped me immensely. Through my 3-years in the program thus far I have continued to gain my strength, mobility and independence. The teams at both locations are dedicated, caring a motivated to help me get better. It’s so important to be social and focused on my health. The Partnership Program has helped me get back on my feet in so many ways. They give me hope and progress each time I come in
COVID-19 Stories
When the YMCA reopened after closing for several months in the Spring of 2020 due to statewide COVID-19 mandates, our members trusted our Y to keep them safe and healthy as they returned to the Y.
“Just a quick note to let you know how successful I have found the re-opening at the Emilson branch. I currently attend at least 3 times a week where I take advantage of the workout facilities, swim classes, children’s tennis lessons, and the Playroom. The facilities are SPOTLESS, the staff as bright and welcoming as always, and the safety protocols are well-thought-out and implemented to the letter. I was overjoyed at the return of the terrific and enthusiastic playroom teachers and tennis pros. We missed the Y terribly while you were closed and feel so grateful (and safe) upon our return. I know it’s been a stressful few months and appreciate all you’ve done to keep this integral pillar of our community thriving!”
“There is not another facility in the South Shore area that can offer such a safe experience. The Y staff has gone above and beyond the requirements to provide CDC safety precautions to its members. As a Senior citizen i feel very safe using the facilities at the Y.”
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As one who was very reluctant to return to the Y, I’m grateful I did. My husband and I are now there on a daily basis. Sometimes twice a day for MITA practice and matches. We feel very safe as the place is immaculate, equipment in use are well separated from each other and everyone who visits the cardio/weight area is excellent about mask wearing. Our Y visits have truly kept us sane during these trying times.
I have been very impressed with the procedures, spacing, and safety protocols. I was initially concerned about returning, but the team at the Y has been outstanding and really created a safe fitness environment!
The staff is working extremely hard, keeping members safe and all areas clean.
Excellent job by YMCA for a safe place to exercise.
It is almost better than before – not as crowded and when using the pool you can reserve a time so no waiting!
There are excellent safety measures in place. I was a bit worried about going back to a public space but after going back, I feel confident and comfortable.
The Y looks cleaner than it ever has, mask wearing is prevalent and social distancing can be maintained. Y team members are being helpful. The Y needs more of its members to return in order for them to continue to serve the community.
I feel safer at the YMCA than I do at the grocery store. Grateful for all the hard work the staff have been putting in to make our community feel safe while we return to pre-COVID pandemic routines.
The staff at the Y are following CDC protocols to ensure your safety while you exercise and use the facilities.
The YMCA literally is one of THE safest places to be. Touch surfaces are cleaned CONSTANTLY, everyone wears a mask, and physical distancing is followed. I feel safer at the Y than the supermarket, CVS, and the doctor’s!
My experience here has been completely comforting. I use the pools and have been completely happy.
We need to support the Y because it is a cornerstone of our community that people from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities depend on for programming, facilities, jobs, and socialization. The Y has taken every CDC COVID-19 precaution into account; I feel safe working out and using the locker room. We need to remember all the ways our Y has impacted our lives before the pandemic and consider how we want our Y to positively impact others in the future.
The staff has done an amazing job! The facility is very clean. Protocols are followed
Very clean area upstairs. I’m compromised in health but feel safe from COVID due to protocols taken at YMCA. My husband also a member is over 65 feels safe also.
The reservation system makes it easy to make sure there will be equipment ready when you go. The Y is community.
Join us and step back into the Y and see how our dedicated team has created a safe space for us to continue to experience our exercise!
The Y appears to take safety and health protocols seriously.
I feel safe within the Y environment – it’s good to be back!
I felt really safe and comfortable when I went there, and everything feels and looks cleaner than ever.
Have recommended to many friends that the safety precautions are excellent, and I feel very comfortable.
That the Y has done a good job in providing a clean, healthy and safe environment, especially for seniors.
I’ve felt extremely safe coming back to use the pool. The mask requirement, social distancing, and sanitizing procedures have been well established and evident.
YMCA facility in Hanover is beautifully clean. Spraying and cleaning machines is easy and very important. Staff is exceptional. I’ve been back since you reopened and I have remained COVID free so I have extreme confidence in coming each time. Great job! Thanks for proving that you care.
The Y staff has done an excellent job of keeping a safe clean socially distant environment I feel very safe going there regularly to work out
People are following the rules – everyone is masked, the equipment is being cleaned thoroughly, distance between equipment has increased to ensure max distances between members. The Y is doing a great job currently, and I feel confident to be there (consider that I am a scientist, I fully believe that masks and physical distancing are accessible ways to manage the virus).
I’ve been very impressed with how safe the Y feels. I’m a healthcare worker so I’m familiar with CDC/DPH guidelines and they are definitely going above and beyond to keep everyone safe.
