Oyster Bay Town Honors Hundreds Of Healthcare Workers

BETHPAGE, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay honored hundreds of frontline hospital workers at a special ceremony at Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital in recognition of Hospital Week. With more than 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases in New York over the past year, the town has taken many 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 Town Supervisor Joseph 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!”

Town officials presented the pins to more than 850 workers at St. Joseph Hospital who have been working tirelessly since the pandemic began last March. In addition to presenting all staff members with pins, officials also gave them ‘thank yous’ that were submitted by residents as part of the town’s Healthcare Hero Recognition Program. In April, the town asked 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.