For many of our patience, deck seven, is the only outside they will see in months. Some of the patients who have had extensive plastic surgery or who are having difficulty healing their wounds, have been on the ship for a few months.
Every afternoon, deck seven is their recreation time - their oasis. The patients from most of the wards on deck three, will make their way up the four flights of stairs (64 steps) to deck seven. There they are able to look out over the ocean, enjoy the sunshine and breeze of the day. The kids are able to play on scoot toys, run, play, and make a whole lot of noise. The nurses, can have a more casual fun time with the patients-not being caught up in dressing changes, wound care, or preparations for surgery.
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