'Very Dedicated Nurse' Her Peers Look Up To: Huntington 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 Matthew Robayo, who nominated his wife, Mackenzie Moon-Robayo, of Huntington.

Name:
Mackenzie Moon-Robayo

State:
NY

Hometown:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Health Care

Relationship to nominee:
My wife

Reason for recognition:
My wife works overnights at Huntington Hospital as an assistant nurse manager on the Oncology Unit. During the peak of COVID-19, she worked tirelessly to make sure that patients suffering from the illness got the best care possible.

One thing to know:
My wife is very dedicated nurse that will work tirelessly to ensure patients she comes in contact with are well taken care of. She is well-received by her peers. She is someone they look up to.

Thank you for all you do, Mackenzie!

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