Nurse Practitioner Keeps The Elderly Healthy During Pandemic

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — 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 Erica Fierro who nominated her high school friend, Gabriela Amaro, a nurse practitioner for Oak Street Health.

Where the nominee lives:

Evergreen Park

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Evergreen Park

Name of the nominee:

Gabriela Amaro

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Erica Fierro

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

Gaby works for Oak Street Health as a nurse practitioner who is helping our elderly population stay healthy and assisting those diagnosed with COVID-19.

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

Yes

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

Gaby lives in Evergreen Park and is an awesome nurse practitioner.

Thank you for all you do, Gabriela!

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