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Special Nurse On-Field Recognition – Wednesday, May 7 Only

As a highlight of the celebration, the Yankees will honor 10 exceptional nurses and their guests with a special on-field group photo before the game. This moving tribute will recognize their dedication and resilience in front of the entire stadium—a moment they’ll never forget.

Here are the 10 nurses chosen by an online vote:

Yesenia Guardo

"Yesenia is an OUTSTANDING RN in the heart of the Bronx working in the ER at Jacobi. We became best friends at Lehman college, also in the Bronx, and frequented Yankee games during our breaks from nursing school. We love being nurses and we LOVE the New York Yankees!!!!! We support everything about the Bronx and love to support our friends at Stan’s Sports bar too. Team Yankees, Team Nurses, Team Bronx forever!!!!"

Emma Slattery

"Emma goes above and beyond, when her patient was in critical condition she took time to help the family understand what was happening, explaining all the changes and each doctors actions. She helped make the situation not as overwhelming. She is also a life long Yankees fan!"

Laura Bruno

"Laura Bruno. Laura is a hard-working, dedicated inpatient nurse in Bay Shore Long Island. She is well loved by her patients and coworkers. was nominated for the rising start award this year because of all of her hard work as a new nurse."

Cecalie Cooper

"Cecalie Cooper has had a passion for the medical field since her great grandmother fell ill when she was in high school Cecalie wanted to do any and all she could to help her great grandmother. She worked as a patient care tech at Bridgeport Hospital for 12 years as she pursued her nursing degree. Cecalie is a very compassionate individual."

Therese Cruz

"Therese Cruz absolutely never gives up and fought through the past pandemic and continues to do all that’s needed to ensure that her developmentally disabled and intellectually disabled clients always receive top notch tender loving care. Often knowingly giving up her own wants and needs to provide the personal care that she feels each of her patients deserve. 

Therese not only provided hands on direct care for her patients but also works tirelessly to assist in training and certifying other staff throughout her NY Foundling agency. Teaching staff wound care, medication management and in learning other skills to greater benefit not only her patients but every staff and patient throughout her agency. 
Therese is so selfless when it comes to her patients and her love for her work that she would probably even disagree with me writing this on her behalf in the hopes her being recognized for all of her heartfelt efforts. 
But watching Therese work so passionately over the years with her patients, staff and coworkers while providing exceptional care for her own ailing father has compelled me to write this. She and so many nurses will never ask for recognition, it’s not in their nature. They’re too passionate about what they do from the heart to ever ask for more than the beautiful feeling of knowing they’ve helped better other peoples lives. 
Even if she isn’t picked she will be in the stands tearing up and celebrating all those fellow nurses selected! Thats just the way she is and the way most nurses are built! 
She deserves it though and so much more. I would like to also mention that she is an avid supporter of all NY teams even while supporting me as a METS Fan. Lol. That being said, if she is picked, I’ll even put on a Yankee hat for the game. 🙏🏻! She is something I cherish more than my Mets! "

Careef Solomon

"Careef Solomon- has been a nurse for 17 years on a post- surgical unit. She Has held multiple positions from Staff Nurse, charge nurse, clinical nurse leader, nurse manager and nurse educator, and nurse recruiter. She holds a 4 year degree and has been mentioned by countless patients for the care and compassion she provides to her patients, the continual ongoing education provided to new students and orientees. She has had been recognized 2 times over by the ANCC for being  Medical- Surgical Certified. She has also been a recipient of the Daisy award. The countless times her experience, intuition, nursing skills and intervention have helped her patients and their family members has been irreplaceable to the unit she has served on for 17 years. She has served as an advocate for her patients throughout the years- even advocating for patients to request a second opinion when things just didn’t seem right! To have accomplished all of this, be so highly recognized within her facility and still maintaining being a mom of 3 is hard work and dedication to what she truly loves doing - caring for others as if they were always family."

Charles Ong 

"Charles Ong has worked as an ICU RN for the last almost four years. He started his nursing career in Montefiore over 10 years ago. He is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever encounter. He provides care to patients and families that far exceeds the "calling" or what is required. He is an active member in our hospital by being President of the ICU Unit Based Council. He is always looking for ways to improve patient care and to give patients and families the best of everything. Charles is always available to help and never says no, and never complains. He is our unit comedian which tends to offer a much needed smile and laugh in a area where we experience more sadness that happiness. Charles on top of being an amazing nurse is also a loving husband and devoted father. About three years ago his family, which includes his wife and two sons, well now three sons, moved out of the Bronx. His two sons quickly gravitated to baseball. At the time Charles was not very fluent in this subject decided he would learn the game and teach his boys. Charles devoted himself to his children's hobbies, much like his patients, and two years later these boys are exceling at little league. On his days off he is catching, bating and pitching, where some of my favorite bloopers on his social media come from. Recently during a catching session his son threw a pitch with such strength it hit his knee, resulting in a bruise and cut. I am sure many collogues of mine can tell you time, if not many, where Charles helped them, whether professionally or personally. My most memorable encounter with Charles was when we took a class together in critical care. This class determined if we would make it into the ICU. He excelled in the course work, where I on the other hand struggled with the material. At this time I only knew Charles in passing by saying hello on the floor or general encounters. I failed a test and was a jeopardy of loosing my ICU position, I was crying and was going to drop out, and he saw this and refused to let me. He helped me learn and understand the material and I ended up making the cut. At the time I was a stranger and his kindness and compassion was never forgotten. Now as collogues and friends he still teaches not just me but new orientees and students. He makes learning fun and relatable and he shows how patient care should be preformed by example. Charles deserve this award as a small token of the selflessness he gives to his patients, co-workers and family. I hope you consider him for this prestigious opportunity."

Michael Holzer

"I would like to nominate my husband, Michael Holzer, whose unwavering determination to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a Registered Nurse is nothing short of extraordinary. His journey has been one of immense hardship and heartbreak, starting at the tender age of 15. During a high school baseball game, he was struck in the head by a pitch. He managed to run to first base before collapsing. It was later revealed he had bleeding in his brain. That single moment changed his life forever.

Michael suffered a traumatic brain injury, which left him battling epilepsy and enduring countless seizures. Even as his dreams of becoming a nurse took root, life seemed determined to test his resolve. While pursuing his nursing degree, the seizures became so severe that he was forced to unenroll, choosing to focus on his health. Yet, the thought of ""what if"" lingered in his heart.

Years later, at the age of 36, Michael decided to try again. His love for our family and his deep desire to give us a better life gave him the strength to re-enroll in nursing school. Against all odds, he earned his Bachelor of Nursing degree and became a Registered Nurse. Since 2014, he has not only excelled in his profession but has also touched countless lives with his compassion. As an IR nurse, his calming presence and impeccable bedside manner have left lasting impressions on his patients. Those who meet him often ask for him by name, and his ability to share his own medical journey to soothe their nerves is truly inspiring.

During the harrowing days of COVID, Michael worked tirelessly in the ER. To protect me, as I have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and our three children, he lived alone in the basement for nine long months. The isolation was excruciating for all of us, but he carried that burden selflessly. He would come home each day, haunted by what he had witnessed—holding patients' hands as they took their final breaths, comforting them as best he could. I will never forget seeing him so broken. One night, he tearfully recounted how a patient passed mid-sentence as they reminisced together about Yankee players. His heart ached not just for our family but for every life he couldn’t save.

Michael is my hero. His strength, resilience, and sacrifices—for his patients, for our family, and for his dream—are beyond words. Despite everything he has endured, he has never stopped giving. His journey is a testament to the power of love, determination, and an unyielding spirit. I am endlessly proud of him."

Elizabeth Ann McChesney

"Elizabeth is one of the most selfless people I know .  She is always willing to do extra to help .  She was in Disney World on  vacation and observed a choking child  ( 2 yr old ) . While everyone , including the parents were  just standing around looking , Elizabeth sprung into action and cleared the obstruction , saving that childs life .  She didn’t even leave her name with Disney personnel.  She said , it’s just what I do . 
While driving into work , she observed active CPR being done on the sidewalk near the hospital .   She jumped from her car , took the scene over from the bystanders , continued CPR , and got the pulse back and breathing restored to the injured party , saving this person.  She had been nominated at least 2  daisy awards for outstanding work performance in the course of her regular duty."

Reagan Delaney

"I am nominating my daughter, Reagan Delaney, who is an ICU nurse at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.  Reagan has wanted to be a nurse since about the 9th grade, and it was full steam ahead from there!  She graduated with honors from Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, NY, and was accepted into the Bachelor's of Nursing Program at Siena College. Upon graduation, she was hired by Ellis Hospital and was placed in the ICU.  To be able to work with the sickest patients at the hospital as a new grad nurse, was a huge honor for her.  She leads with her heart (which is at the very basis of what a nurse is supposed to do, right?), but she also leads with a brain that never ceases to amaze me. I'm not just saying that as her mother, I am saying it as someone who would trust her to take care of anyone I know.  She has cared for burn victims and victims of violence, heart patients, patients on ECMO and on various other live saving medical equipment.  In addition to her responsibilities on the ICU floor, Reagan is also part of a rapid response team, so she responds to rapidly declining patients anywhere in the hospital to physicians to plan appropriate interventions. 

I say she is amazing.  She says she's doing her job and all nurses are amazing - she's right, they are.  However, she's my amazing daughter and I am taking this time to talk about her with my admiration and love, and I hope you select her.  She sure does love her Yankees, and her patients, and will be there with much honor if selected."

Nomination Perks:

The 10 nurses who get the most votes will also receive:

• 🎟 Two complimentary game tickets courtesy of Nurse.org
• Sketchers by Barco scrubs!
• 👟 A pair of Clove shoes
  
• 🎁 A NuWest prize bundle
  
• ✨ Additional surprise gifts

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⚾️ Be Part of Something Special

Don’t miss this unforgettable event filled with baseball, community, and gratitude. Whether you’re coming to cheer on your team or celebrate the heroes among us, Healthcare Appreciation Night with the New York Yankees vs. the Padres will be a night to remember.

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Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Week! 

The New York Yankees are proud to show their appreciation to the dedicated men and women of New York and nationwide who serve as our healthcare professionals. 

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Nurses Honored on the Field! 

THREE nurses were recognized on the field during the pregame ceremony at the May 22, 2024 game. Each winner received 2 game tickets, Clove shoes, a prize bundle from Nuwest, and other prizes!