Brookfield Local Hero 'Wanted To Help From The Very Beginning'

BROOKFIELD, 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.

Nicole Theus is a Brookfield physical therapist now working at Danbury Hospital.

She was nominated by Shirkey Celestin, who said Theus had no hesitation when her employers at the Main Street Physical Rehabilitation Center decided to send more than half of their employees to assist with the positioning team at Danbury Hospital.

"Nicole wanted to help from the very beginning," Celestin said.

The Main Street therapists job is to reposition the COVID-19 patients from their backs to their stomachs or vice versa, and ensure they are comfortable.

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