Bolingbrook Hero Is A Nurse With 'Compassion And Dedication'

BOLINGBROOK, 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 Stella M. Wilson, who nominated Jaalyn Robbins, a Bolingbrook nurse.

Name:Jaalyn Robbins

State:IL

Home town:Bolingbrook

Hero's job:Health Care

Relationship to nominee:Best Friend

Reason for recognition: Jaalyn is a registered nurse at Meadowbrook nursing home. She takes care of our most vulnerable the senior citizens who reside there.

One thing to know: Jaalyn is a dedicated young black woman who strives to give all of the patients in her charge the best care that she possibly can with pride compassion and dedication.

Thank you for all you do, Jaalyn!

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