Pediatric Pulmonology For Severely At-Risk Children: Patch Heroes

BRANFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Kenneth Rode, who nominated his wife MaryAnne Rode.

Name of the nominee:
MaryAnne Rode

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Pediatric Pulmonology Practice Manager

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Throughout this pandemic MaryAnne has gone the extra mile to keep Nutmeg Pediatric Pulmonology open and serving severely at-risk children in a safe and responsible manner. She has put aside her own needs and wants to ensure she is safe to provide service to these kids. Further, she has extended her own technical knowledge to enable the practice to provide new telemedicine services and to operate remotely in order to better protect herself, the doctor and the patients. I know she is not the only one stepping up in a big way these days but, this selflessness and dedication deserves recognition.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Service to others has been her guiding principle for her entire life.

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