Giants sending frontline COVID-19 workers to Super Bowl LV
Earlier this week, the Giants announced that they selected four local healthcare heroes to attend Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay as their guests on February 7. These guests from Hackensack Meridian Health and Quest Diagnostics were invited in recognition of their unwavering commitment to their community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Select healthcare workers from around the country, including local healthcare heroes invited by NFL clubs, will take part in various Super Bowl LV festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. All healthcare workers attending Super Bowl LV will have completed their COVID-19 vaccination prior to travel.
"We are beyond grateful for the brave women and men who have continued to serve tirelessly at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Pete Guelli, New York Giants Chief Commercial Officer. "Our organization is thankful we are able to partner with Hackensack Meridian Health and Quest Diagnostics to offer a small token of appreciation to the well-deserving healthcare workers in the Tri-state area who have sacrificed and displayed so much bravery and heroism during these unprecedented times."
The Post's Mark Cannizzaro spoke with each of the four healthcare workers being honored, all of whom couldn't contain their excitement about being able to attend Super Bowl LV.
Let's get to know each of the four honorees.
Joseph Mannarano/Hackensack Meridian Health
Joseph, a resident of Maywood, N.J., is an interventional radiology nurse at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center. Mannarano assists interventional radiologists and technologists with procedures that involve fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or cat scan guidance. Joseph has been a registered nurse with Hackensack Meridian Health for 10 years.
Mannarano, who worked in the Mobile Satellite Emergency Room at MetLife Stadium for Super Bowl XLVIII, said his reaction was "shock initialliy" when he got the call from Robert C. Garrett, the CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, informing him of the news.
"I couldn't even the fathom the CEO of a large company calling me personally to congratulate me on winning,'' Mannarano told Cannizzaro.
Zenaida Palmros/Hackensack Meridian Health
Zenaida, of Freehold, N.J., is a critical care nurse at Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, working in an intensive care unit taking care of a diverse population of critically ill patients. During the current pandemic, Palmros' care has focused on COVID-19 patients who have had respiratory, renal and cardiac complications. The care is not only based on physical needs, but also addressing the emotional impact of COVID-19, which has been a challenging task. Palmros has been a registered nurse for 27 years and with Hackensack Meridian Health for 25 years.
"I don't really follow football, but if I had to pick a team it would be the Giants,'' said Palmros.
Cheryl Greenberg/Quest Diagnostics
Cheryl, a Hamden, Conn., resident, joined Quest Diagnostics in 2016. A phlebotomist, Greenberg often works additional shifts when needed to cover for staffing issues and acts as group lead on her supervisor's off days to ensure the team continues to deliver the best quality care possible to patients.
"This is the best thing, I think, that has ever happened to me,'' Greenberg told The Post. "I've been a Giants fan since I was a kid, 35-plus years. I never, ever dreamed of going to a Super Bowl. I've never even been to a game before. This is just amazing.''
Rosa Bermudez/Quest Diagnostics
Rosa, from Southbridge, Mass., has been with Quest Diagnostics since 2013. Bermudez started as a floating phlebotomist and was recently promoted to group lead for the Northern Mass. area. She has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since day one.
"I can't believe I'm going to the Super Bowl, and for my first game to be a Super Bowl is nuts,'' said Bermudez, who has never attended an NFL game. "I'm super humbled and grateful. It could have been anybody and they picked me.''
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