Health Care Worker Goes Extra Mile: Arlington Heights Patch Hero

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Liliana Baez, who nominated Daniela V Baez, of Arlington Heights.

Job: Health care

Relationship to nominee: Sister

Reason for recognition: She goes above and beyond on her work. She is passionate about her career. She graduated as a nurse practitioner while the quarantine started. Studying and working non-stop at the NCH.

One thing to know: She is kind, selfless always doing her best for her patients and her community. She has a long background helping at church, neighbor watchers, fire department and giving free health classes for diabetics.

Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Illinois here.
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