doi:10.7916/33pn-xn45Oral history interview with Marlene McHugh, 2021McHugh, Marlene, 1964-oral historiesmixed materialNursesCOVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-COVID-19 (Disease)--Social AspectsEpidemics--Social AspectsMedical care--New York (State)Medical care--PennsylvaniaCOVID-19 vaccinesAIDS (Disease)--History.--United StatesMcHugh, Marlene, 1964-In the first session, Marlene McHugh describes her background and formal training in pain medicine and palliative care. She compares the health systems in Philadelphia versus New York City, and how she was struck by the lack of primary or preventative care in Philadelphia. McHugh also talks about the dynamics of family and care in the hospital setting. McHugh's second session takes place in February of 2021, shortly after she received the Pfizer-COVID-19 vaccine. and She reflects on many frontline workers' reluctance to receive the vaccine, especially among Black and Latinx nurses