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Iowan recovers from COVID-19; discharged from hospital

Pat was released from Methodist West.

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Some positive news for Thursday, as an Iowan recovered from COVID-19 and was discharged from the hospital.

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines shared the heartwarming video on its social media page.

Pat leaves Methodist West
We are loving this video today! After spending 32 days battling COVID-19 at Methodist West Hospital, Pat is officially discharged. Staff members celebrated her departure and we even had a chance to talk to her daughter before she drove off, with mom by her side!
Posted by UnityPoint Health - Des Moines on Thursday, May 28, 2020

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