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She Risks Her Life To Take Care Of Her Patients: Milford Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

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MILFORD, 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 John Pacheco of Milford, who nominated Jeanette Pacheco of Milford.

Where the nominee lives:

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Milford

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Milford ct.

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Name of the nominee:
Jeanette Pacheco

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
John Pacheco

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Clinical tech Yale hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is on the frontline taking care of covid19 patients

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She works hard full time risking her life to take care of patients infected with this virus..still has time to come home take care of 3 kids and be a incredible wife ..at times I feel like she’s gonna give up, I encourage her to keep on .. I think seeing something like her being nominated would help her..lift her spirit up.

Thank you Jeanette for all that you do!


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