West Orange Heroes: She Volunteered For COVID Unit At Hospital

WEST ORANGE, NJ — 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.

Do YOU have a local hero you'd like us to know about? Share their story here or read about other heroes from across New Jersey here.

This submission comes from Pete Matthews, who nominated his wife, Alyssa Matthews, a health care worker in West Orange.

Name: Alyssa Matthews

State: NJ

Hometown: West Orange

Hero's job: health care worker

Reason for recognition: Alyssa is an incredibly dedicated rehab physical therapist. During the height of the pandemic she volunteered for her hospital covid unit. Even after she continues to treat high risk patients so they may have a better quality of life.

One thing to know: She is hardest working rehabilitation expert around.

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