'COVID-19 Never Stops' This Nurse: Huntington Local Hero

HUNTINGTON, 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 Dennis Conforti, who nominated his mother, Joanne Feraco, of Huntington.

Name:
Joanne Feraco

State:
NY

Hometown:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Health Care

Relationship to nominee:
Mom

Reason for recognition:
My mother is a nurse in pediatrics at Huntington medical group for 52 years. She has treated three and sometimes four generations and watched countless people grow up. COVID-19 or two feet of snow never stops her.

One thing to know:
Shes the fastest shot-giver around. You usually don't even know she did it.

Thank you for all you do, Joanne!

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