Frank Lascano, 57, was transported by ambulance with severe abdominal pain due to a leakage from his stomach to his intestines.  He arrived at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California on February 7, 2022 where he tested positive for Covid.  After waiting three days to be transferred to Memorial Hospital that was less than 3 miles away to address his “leakage”, he was released.

Angelina, his wife, took him to Memorial Hospital several days later on February 15, 2022 where Frank was admitted and diagnosed with Covid pneumonia.  He was started on the Remdesivir hospital protocol.  Daily communication was encouraging between Frank and Angelina until Frank’s messages turned dark.

“They are trying to kill me and they just don’t care!”

Angelina had received the vaccination and booster, yet was denied visitation to advocate for her husband.  The doctor even authorized access, yet she was denied by hospital security upon arrival.

“They were more concerned about treating Covid, than his torn bowel.”

Angelina spoke with Frank the morning of March 6, 2022 stating that he sounded good.  Unfortunately just hours later, the hospital called saying the family could now visit. Angelina stood by his side until he took his last breath.  They have 13 grandchildren.