Fil-Am nurse honored by NY State Assembly for her AAPI advocacy

Photo from Dely Go/Facebook

Filipinos in the United States have long been advocates of various causes, particularly within the nursing profession, leading to recognition from various award-giving bodies.

One recent example is Janina Galangga, a Filipino nurse who received the prestigious Florence Nightingale Award in September of last year, an international honor celebrating exceptional contributions to the profession.

Joining this esteemed roster is Dr. Dely Po Go, a Filipino American nurse and advocate for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

During the Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 13 in Albany, Dr. Go was honored by the New York State Assembly for her unwavering support of the AAPI communities in New York.

The proclamation, signed by Assemblymember Steven Raga, highlights Dr. Go’s significant impact and exemplary community service.

The nurse-advocate actively participates in initiatives like “Bridges to Success Ambulatory Care Services,” aiding the homeless and supporting military personnel. Additionally, she also contributes to organizations such as the United Way and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

In her Facebook post, she extended her gratitude to the people who made this happen. She wrote, “Thank you State Congress & State Senate for honoring me with your proclamations & citations.”

Hailing from the Philippines, Dr. Dely Po Go began her educational journey at Silliman University in Dumaguete before pursuing nursing as a career. Upon immigrating to the US, she continued her studies, earning a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice with top honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

The Fil-Am nurse’s recent recognition adds to her already impressive list of achievements, including serving as grand marshal of the 125th Philippine Independence Day celebration, receiving the Nurse Recognition Award from the New Jersey League for Nursing, the Nurse DIVA Award from the New Jersey State Nurses Association, the Humanitarian Award from the Philippine Nurses Association Foundation, and the Woman of Peace Award from the Women’s Federation for World Peace International.