Local nurses honored during 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala
Manoah Tuiasosopo
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Local nurses in Yuma gathered for a special occasion to honor their accomplishments and give recognition.
The 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala was held at Hoffman Estates Saturday night.
More than 100 local nurses and their families came together for awards, dinner and guest speakers.
Denisse Mendoza, a dedicated nurse nominated for several awards, shared what it takes to be successful in the field.
“So for me, it takes a lot of dedication and patience, and as well as…being diligent and being compassionate with your patients as well,” Mendoza explained.
The City of Yuma was also on hand to proclaim next week as Nurses Week in Yuma.