To The Haldimand Press
HAGERSVILLE—West Haldimand General Hospital (WHGH) is sending its sincere thanks and appreciation to our nurses during National Nursing Week (May 10 to 16). At WHGH, we are proud to recognize our dedicated team of nurses and those practising in the community who provide patients and families with extraordinary care every day, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.
“The strength and perseverance of our nurses in helping to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is inspiring,” said President & CEO Lucy Bonanno. “We are incredibly grateful to our nurses for the impact they have at West Haldimand General Hospital and to the entire Haldimand Norfolk community. I would like to thank every nurse for their unwavering service and care they provide to our patients every day.”
National Nursing Week is celebrated every May to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This year’s theme is: “We Answer the Call,” which highlights the integral role nurses play in the lives of patients.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the important, courageous, and critical work being done by nurses has been brought to the forefront.
“This year, more than ever, we celebrate the contributions of all nurses worldwide,” said Kim Mullins, Vice-President of Patient Care. “This past year has been tough, to say the least, and we are not through the woods yet. The individual stories of compassion, excellence, and collaboration seen at our hospital are inspiring. Your collective reliance to support each other and care for the patients of our community is humbling. All year long, but especially this week, I celebrate you! Admire you and appreciate you.”
At WHGH, we are thankful for our nurses’ commitment to providing the highest standards of care and for working tirelessly to keep our community safe during the extreme pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic for a second straight year.
We would also like to extend our thanks to nurses who have retired in the past year and express our gratitude to nurses who helped mentor the next generation.
To celebrate National Nursing Week, we will be sharing and highlighting our nurses on our social media as a way to thank them for the countless contributions they have made at WHGH and to our community this past year.
