'She Cares About All The Persons She Treats': NYC Hero

NEW YORK CITY – When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Stephen Arena, who nominated his daughter, physical therapist Madeline Arena.

Where the nominee lives:

New York

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

Physical Therapist

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Madeline has been on the frontline of the pandemic since it began. As a physical therapist at NY Presbyterian Hospital, she has been part of a team that has worked with patients on ventilators to get them to respond and to breathe on their own. She has tirelessly treated patients and has seen them discharged from the hospital with their loved ones, while not being able to see her family over the last several months.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

Madeline is a very caring and loving person who cares about all the persons she treats.

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