Nurse ‘Worked Long Shifts’ At Virus Peak : 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 Irina who nominated her daughter, Christina Miranda, of Huntington.

Name:
Christina Miranda

State:
NY

Home town:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Health Care

If other, job:
Nurse

Relationship to nominee:
Yes it’s my daughter

Reason for recognition:
Christina worked long shifts during the hardest months in the spring at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, she has been treating Covid patients and had to sacrifice her personal life. She moved to a hotel nearby to be always available.

One thing to know:
Christina just married her husband Thomas on August 9.

Thank you for all you do, Christina!

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