Apex Surgical Center's Mary Beth Cappelli, RN, was recognized by New York State Assembly Member Marianne Buttenschon, D-Marcy, for excellence in nursing, the Observer-Dispatch reports.
Ms. Cappelli was one of 35 individuals in the 119th Assembly District to receive Ms. Buttenschon's 2020 Nursing Recognition Awards.
"The ongoing [COVID-19] public health crisis gripping this country has only reaffirmed how invaluable nurses are to our communities," Ms. Buttenschon said. "Every day, they put their health at risk to protect us, and these awards are a way to recognize and honor them for their dedication, skill and tireless commitment."
Apex Surgical Center is a physician-owned facility in Westmoreland, N.Y., that opened in 2015 for primarily orthopedic surgeries, according to CNYhomepage.com.