She's On The Front Lines Treating Countless Patients: Hamden Hero

HAMDEN, 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 Bill Regan, who nominated Abbie Hanson of Hamden.

Name of the nominee:

Abbie Hanson

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Paramedic

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Abbie is working on the front lines treating countless confirmed COVID-19 patients as well as numerous other medical emergencies.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Abbie’s strong commitment putting others safety and well being ahead of herself. Recently Abbie and her partner Amanda Kenny successfully talked a suicidal patient who was locked in a car as well as stuck on railroad tracks out of the car and to safety.

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.

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