As we celebrate National Nurse’s Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week (May 6 through 17), Sylvan Grove Hospital would like to recognize the men and women who work hard every day to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost,” said tennis great Arthur Ashe.

“We see this dedication to the service of others throughout our hospital as our employees work together every day to provide high quality care to our patients and their families,” said Edward Whitehouse, Administrator, Sylvan Grove Hospital. “We’re very proud of each and every member of our staff and the contributions they make throughout the year.”

Since 1921, hospitals across the country have been celebrating National Hospital & Healthcare Week and inviting their communities to join in saying “thank you” to the nurses, technicians and many other health care workers who provide quality care throughout the year. National Nurse’s Week honors the hard work and dedication of nurses and begins on the birth date of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. 

“You often hear our employees talk about their role as being a calling,” said Whitehouse. “That feeling is shown in every caring touch and the time they spend listening to our patients and families. I’m frequently touched by the compassion and sensitivity they show. National Nurse’s Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week allow each of us the chance to say thank you to these extraordinary individuals who care for our family and friends.” 

As part of the annual celebration, the Tenet Healthcare Foundation will honor an employee at Sylvan Grove Hospital for their work in the community by donating to the charitable organization of the employee’s choice. Gwen Childs, Patient Access Manager at Sylvan Grove Hospital was selected for this honor for her work with the American Cancer Society and the Butts County Relay for Life event. Gwen plans to give the donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The Tenet Healthcare Foundation will distribute nearly $30,000 at Tenet hospitals as a part of this year’s National Nurse’s Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week celebrations.

Sylvan Grove Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, is a 25-bed facility that has been serving the needs of the Butts County since 1962. As a Critical Access Hospital, Sylvan Grove can provide initial inpatient care and treatment for illnesses and injuries. Sylvan Grove Hospital also offers a swing bed program that allows patients who need more rehabilitative care to remain at a hospital rather than being transferred to a long-term care facility. The hospital includes an emergency room and a wide range of outpatient services including physical, occupational and speech therapy, sleep medicine, diagnostic services and pulmonary evaluation programs. To learn more about Sylvan Grove Hospital, visit www.sylvangrovehospital.com.