NURSES WEEK CELEBRATION Press Release
Each year nurses are recognized for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients nationwide through National Nurses Week. Throughout the week healthcare organizations celebrate their teams and you will even see nurses featured in the news. People across the nation thank nurses who have made difference in their lives. Nurses’ week celebrates the effort, dedication and sacrifice nurses make every day. Nurses are essential members of America’s health scare force who provide care through every stage of life. Working with patients at their most intimate and vulnerable moments Nurses week offers a chance to highlight and celebrate nurses for all we do.
Members of Indian American Forum organized Nurses Week Celebration on May 19,2025 at Levittown Hall in Levittown Long Island. Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Dr Bobby Kumar Kalotee Chairman of Human Rights Commission in Nassau County, Vimal Goyal Human Rights Commissioner, Harry malhotra from Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino office, Nassau County legislator Rose Walker, Lenia Kiki from Red Cross Community Disaster program Specialist American Red Cross on Long Island and several distinguished community leaders were present. The following nurses were recognized and honored for their distinguished services
Saroj Aery RN
Saroj Aery an active member of Indian American community, served and worked in hospital and many departments, ICU and later focusing on our patient Care . After retirement is actively involved in community services to uplift the spirit of care and community that defines Nursing profession.
Urmila Kapoor RN
Graduate from lady Harding medical College, Gold Medalist worked in New York as RN in Elmhurst Hospital , and RN in Pre Recovery room for 26 years in Syosset Hospital . At present very active in many groups for seniors and helping them.
Jolley Philip RN
Jolley Philip is from India and brings a wealth of international experience and culture to her role. Jolley has a strong caregiving foundation in diverse health care and behavior health groups. Currently working with Northwell health behavior health, passion for nursing matched by her ability to provide multicultural environment an invaluable asset to the team and the patients she serves.
Dr Tara Shajan RN PhDH-MSN
Tara Shajan a health Care leader currently serving as the Director of Administrator of psychiatry at St Catherine of Siena, She has been serving in distinguished leadership roles since 2012.. Tara is a graduate from Armed Forces medical College Pune. Currently serves as the Vice President of Indian Nurses of America. Dr Sajan is a well accomplished nurse leader whose dedication continues to inspire many.
Glaxy Roy RN – G;axy Roy is a highly experienced nurse at Northwell Huntington Hospital as the clinical professional development educator. For critical care services. Electrophysiology and cardiac cauterization holds a master’s degree in leadership management, certified in gerontology and cardiovascular nursing. Passionate for education, she serves as an adjunct faculty member at Molloy College of Nursing, Hofstra University and Adelphi University.
Maya Mathew
Maya is a nursing student at Adelphi university, a member of the Adelphi University Student Nurses Association. Program coordinated by Dr Jagmohan Kalra and Dr Bhavani Srinivasan. Pledge of Allegiance by Dr Srinivasan followed with Vande Mataram by Mr Raj Dhingra. Indu Jaiswal Chairperson of IAF welcomed everybody and invited dignitaries to speak and present honorees with Citations and awards
Saroj Aery also sang a patriotic Song followed with Musical and instrumental performances by Ryan Joy accompanied with his son and daughter. Evening was made possible with support of Bina Sabapathy, Sanju Sharma, Anju Sharma, Mukesh Modi, Jasbir Jay Singh, Deepak Bansal, Beena Kothari. Roopam Maini Kamini Monga RN and group.
