'Selfless' ICU Nurse With 'Soft Heart': Farmingdale Local Hero

FARMINGDALE, NY - 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 Nicholas Turco, who nominated Marta Turco, of Farmingdale.

Name:
Marta Turco

State:
NY

Hometown:
Farmingdale

Hero's job:
Health Care

Relationship to nominee:
Family member

Reason for recognition:
Marta Turco is a registered nurse who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic in the intensive care unit. She continues to provide critical care to her patients and helped her friends and family with questions related to the pandemic and safe care practices.

One thing to know:
She is a very caring person with soft heart and selfless

Thank you for all you do, Marta!

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