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Drew Memorial Hospital participated in National Hospital Week on May 6 – 12, 2007 with many events to show appreciation for all hospital employees. According to one web site:

On May 12, 1921, America celebrated its first National Hospital Day. Fittingly held on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, it provided a window of opportunity for hospitals to capture the trust of their communities. The event spread across the country and was expanded to National Hospital Week in 1953. Today, the annual celebration continues to be held during the week of the legendary nurse’s birthday, a symbol of her lasting impact on healthcare.

Today’s version of the commemorative celebration demonstrates that hospitals are foundations of the communities that built them and nurture them. According to Hospital Statistics, hospitals admit almost 37 million patients each year, treat another 117 million in emergency departments and see another 545 million for other outpatient needs. On any given day, 658,000 patients fill U.S. hospital beds.

Drew Memorial Hospital’s activities for the week included ice cream sundaes, breakfast, popcorn, fruit and a BBQ cookout. Gifts and door prizes were also given during the week. Hospital staff and some Auxiliary members volunteer to help serve during these activities each year, . We want every hospital employee to know that although it might not be stated everyday, they are very much appreciated for the dedication and support provided on a daily basis to make Drew Memorial Hospital truly “A Family Caring For Families.”