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Physician's Assistant Is 'Strong And Courageous': Levittown Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories.

Emily Gilmour, of Levittown
Emily Gilmour, of Levittown (Photo courtesy Tom Gilmour)

LEVITTOWN, PA — 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 Tom Gilmour, of Holland, who nominated his daughter, Emily Gilmour, a physician's assistant at Bucks Family Medicine and resident of Levittown.

<b>Where the nominee lives:</b>
Levittown

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<b>Where the person who nominated the hero lives: </b>
Holland/Newtown

<b>Name of the nominee:</b>
Emily Gilmour

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<b>Name of the person who nominated the hero: </b>
Tom Gilmour

<b>Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:</b>
Yes

<b>What does the nominee do for work?:</b>
Physician Assistant at Bucks Family Medicine

<b>Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?</b>
Doing COVID testing, sick visits with patients, telehealth

<b>What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?: </b>
Strong and Courageous

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