'Fearless And Helping In Any Way She Can': Brooklyn Hero

BROOKLYN, NY — 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 Grace Kydes who nominated her daughter, Dr. Ashley Kydes.

Where the nominee lives:

Brooklyn, NY

Name of the nominee:

Dr. Ashley Kydes

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

Anesthesia for pediatrics and adults many infected with Covid 19

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Putting her patients, their needs and safety above her own, making sure patients are tested before surgical procedures and intubating many patients with Covid and being tested routinely for Covid due to her constant daily exposure.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

Her commitment to her patients safety, putting her patients lives above her own and making sure that guidelines and proper testing is done before risks are taken. Fearless and helping any way she can.

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