Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand honored healthcare heroes at a special ceremony at Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital in recognition of Hospital Week. With more than 2 million confirmed cases in New York over the past year, the Town has continued to take opportunities to recognize those fighting on the frontlines of the pandemic.
“The Town Board and I think it is incredibly important to continue to spotlight our Healthcare Heroes and all they do to keep us safe,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Words cannot adequately express the sense of pride we have in the astounding dedication and professionalism our healthcare heroes continue to display throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To commemorate the key role they continue to play throughout this pandemic, we are so proud to present these Healthcare Heroes with a Town of Oyster Bay TOB Strong Frontline Hero Pin to wear as a keepsake and a reminder of all the amazing things they’ve done during one of the most trying times in our Town’s history!”
With May 9th through 15th marking National Hospital Week, Town officials saw it a fitting opportunity to highlight health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting the needs of their community members, especially during the pandemic.
“We are forever indebted to our healthcare professionals as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on the frontline,” said Councilman Hand. “It’s important for us to let our courageous doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals know that they and their sacrifices have not been forgotten.”
In addition to presenting all staff members with pins, officials also presented ‘thank yous’ from submitted by residents as part of the Town’s Healthcare Hero Recognition Program. In April, the Town invited residents to submit ‘thank you’ notes, cards and letters to be distributed to healthcare professionals, reminding them of the gratitude people feel toward all they have contributed throughout the pandemic.