Lee County Board of County Commissioners Issue Proclamation in Celebration and appreciation
May 5, 2020 – National Nurses Week is May 6 – 12 and Lee Health will honor and recognize the contributions made by nurses through a variety of virtual activities, videos and social posts. The Lee County Board of County Commissioners also issued a proclamation to mark the occasion and importance of the profession. National Nurses Week is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the critical role nurses play in healthcare and our society.
“This year, more than ever, we are reminded of the selfless and heroic acts our nurses perform on a daily basis," said Lisa Sgarlata, DNP, FACHE, Chief Patient Care Officer and Chief Nurse Executive. “They put themselves on the front lines and we are grateful for the sacrifices they make to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We cannot thank them enough for their patience, professionalism, hard work and dedication. We are a stronger community because of their commitment to excellence.”
The International Council of Nurses 2020 theme, Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health, demonstrates how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges. National Nurses Week will conclude on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the English nurse who became known as the founder of professional nursing due to her pioneering work during the Crimean War. National Nurses Week was first observed in October 1954, the 100th anniversary of her mission to Crimea.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as “The Year of the Nurse and Midwife” to mark the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. National Nursing Associations throughout the world are organizing local events throughout the year to celebrate the profession and demonstrate its unique position in the healthcare landscape.
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Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
