Nearly three decades ago, Nancy Ade, a longtime labor and delivery nurse, began hosting an annual “Day of Caring” at Memorial Hospital West. Including healing touch, reiki, and massage therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, a blessing of the hands, and chiropractic, the event coincides with National Nurses Week and is open to all hospital employees.
“Our teams give their all and will do anything to care for patients and families,” said Ade, a nurse for 44 years. “But we also have to take care of ourselves, and this is an opportunity to relax, enjoy some pampering, and network with colleagues in a Zen-like atmosphere.”
“Nancy is the nurse that cares for the caregivers,” said Denise Reynolds, chief nursing officer at Memorial Hospital West. “Her vision has always been about the spirit of healing and showing appreciation not just to nurses but all those whose efforts make it possible for nurses to do their jobs.”
