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'Compassionate' Nurse 'Working Countless Hours': Commack Hero
Faith Lynch, a registered dialysis nurse, was nominated as a local hero during the coronavirus outbreak.
COMMACK, 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 James Lynch, of Commack, who nominated his wife, Faith Lynch.
Name of the nominee:
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Faith Lynch
Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?
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Yes
What does the nominee do for work?
Dialysis Nurse
Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
"She has been working countless hours making sure these COVID-19 patients get dialysis which is the treatment they need when they go into kidney failure."
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
"She is compassionate and loves her profession. She spent almost five weeks away from her family to take care of other peoples' families."
Thank you for all that you do, Faith!
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