'More Than Just A Nurse': Barnegat-Manahawkin Hero

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — 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 Zoie, who nominated her mother, Beth Kwiatkowski.

Name: Beth Kwiatkowski

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: My mother

Reason for recognition: She’s more than just a nurse. Beth is a kind and caring soul. She treats all her patients as if they were her family and makes sure she gives the best care no matter what. Her family loves her and appreciates all that she does on the job and at home!

One thing to know: She’s beautiful, inside and out.

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