Root Nurse of the Year 2024

April 20th, 2026

May is National Nurses Month, and here at Root, we want to  recognize our Root Center for Advanced Recovery Nurse of the Year, Julie Handleman, R.N., B.S.N.! Julie has been with Root Center for six years, and she is currently the Nursing Supervisor at our New London Clinic.


Julie embodies what it means to be a trusted healthcare professional. She represents Root in a way that exudes dedication and compassion, and we are honored to have her on our team! Thank you, Julie, for your continued dedication to our patients, and our organization, allowing us to continue providing hope to those in need.

 

Please join us in congratulating, Julie, our 2024 Root Nurse of the Year!


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