was presented to her by the RDC
Hazel Europe, a nurse attached to the Grove Health Centre who has served the community for the past 40 years, was recognised by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) for her significant contributions.
Regional Health Officer (RHO) Quincy Jones in applauding Europe’s impact explained that she has made a great contribution to the health sector and as such, the Region was indeed privileged to be at the receiving end of her service.
For her service, she was recognised by the Region and conferred with an award.
In accepting the award, Europe expressed gratitude to the RDC for the recognition, noting that it all started with a young woman whose aim was to pursue a professional nursing career.
She related that the many challenges she faced as a young nurse only served to motivate her further.
“I am a determined nurse who is very committed to this profession, as it’s a profession of care and love and that is what I live my life by each day, as I understand that if I do otherwise then I am not be serving my profession,” she said.
Europe, who first began her working career as a teacher, taught for five years before she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.
She was enrolled as a nurse on October 1976 and has the distinction of serving in every health centre on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD).
Although she has met the age of retirement, she continues to provide much-needed service to the community owing to her passion for the profession. As such, she is not sure when she will “call it quits”, but what she is certain about is that she does not foresee it being any time soon.
“I love what I am doing, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue in the profession and I would like to urge my fellow nurses to serve with dignity and pride while giving of their best,” the distinguished woman related.
