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Getting back on the bike: Nurse Justin Connelly makes heartfelt impact on patient in need

Emergency room nurse Justin Connelly, a 2025 winner for the AJC Nurse Excellence Award, shows that being a caregiver goes far beyond the hospital walls. In a true act of compassion, Justin helped a patient get back on his feet — and back to work — by personally buying him a new bike after an accident. This Nurses Week, we honor nurses like Justin, who go the extra mile and meet every need with heart, humor, and humanity.

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AJC |May 5, 2025
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Justin Connelly, Piedmont Henry Hospital

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LeBron James enters Barbie's world in history-making fashion

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They voted for Trump and now their son is in ICE detention

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Florida police arrested Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez after labeling him an “unauthorized alien.” Credits: AJC|@LlanosJackie, @tomaskenn/X|Silvia Alba/WTXL

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