'She Takes Great Care Of Her Patients': Stamford Hero

STAMFORD, 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 James West of Stamford, who nominated Maryanne Ducey:

Where the nominee lives:
Stamford

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Stamford

Name of the nominee:
Maryanne Ducey

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
James R West

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
She is a nurse in the research department of Stamford Hospital.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Maryanne was asked to move into the ICU during the peak of the virus on the second shift. While mentoring my young daughter who is a nurse also at Stamford Hospital. She takes great care of her patients and her colleagues.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She goes to work every shift and gives her all and helps my daughter and other nurses through this nightmare.

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