'Loyal, Loving, Courageous' Northwell Nurse: Glen Cove Local Hero

GLEN COVE, 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 Karen Serani, who nominated Elizabeth Smith.

Name: Elizabeth Smith

State: NY

Hometown: Glen Cove

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: Wife of coworker at school, nurse to my cardiologist, friend from parent/teacher relationship- so many connections on friendship

Reason for recognition: Elizabeth's life career has been an RN @ Manhasset Northwell. Her husband Ed, had a debilitating stroke & passed away 21 months later, on March 27, 2020. As a family of 4, she took over all responsibilities & returned to work to care for others. #TrueHero

One thing to know: Loyal, loving, courageous, humble, selfless, caring, determined, gracious

Thank you for all you do, Elizabeth!

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