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Omaha Steve

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Mon Sep 15, 2014, 10:25 PM Sep 2014

Dr. Sacra's wife: Med Center Ebola patient becoming more talkative

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Bob Glissmann

The American physician being treated for Ebola in Omaha is becoming mentally sharper every day, his wife said Monday.

“He’s been able to have long conversations with several people he’s close to,” said Debbie Sacra, the wife of Dr. Rick Sacra. He spoke to both his pastor from his hometown of Holden, Massachusetts, and a colleague in Liberia, she said.

"Staff members have also commented on how talkative he’s becoming,” she said.

Physically, he still tires easily, Debbie Sacra said.

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PHOTO BY JAMES R. BURNETT/THE WORLD-HERALD
Debbie Sacra, the wife of Dr. Rick Sacra, met with the local media for the first time Thursday afternoon. Dr. Phil Smith is at right.



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