“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give,” said Sir Winston Churchill.  This quote is being used by Spalding Regional Medical Center this National Nurses Week and National Hospital and Healthcare Week, May 6 – 12, to recognize the many ways that nurses and other health care workers make a difference in the lives they touch each day.  

Since 1921, hospitals across the country have been celebrating National Hospital and 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 Nurses Week honors the hard work and dedication of nurses and begins on the birth date of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.  

“Every day, our hospital employees are providing quality care for our patients and their families,” said Ed Whitehouse, Administrator at Sylvan Grove Hospital. “We’re extremely proud of each and every member of our staff and of the contributions they make throughout the year.”  

“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 Nurses Week and National Hospital and 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 outstanding employee at Sylvan Grove Hospital by donating to the charitable organization of the employee’s choice. The Tenet Healthcare Foundation will distribute more than $30,000 at Tenet Hospitals as a part of this year’s National Nurses Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week celebrations.