May 09, 2003
Friday - 12:10 am

Ketchikan - Hospitals across the US will unite for one week in May to celebrate the power of care and its impact on communities, Ketchikan General Hospital (KGH) employees

"Health care has a personal and very powerful role in the lives of every member of our community,"... Pat Branco, Admin. of KGH

announced this week.

"Bringing the Power of Care to the Community" is the American Hospital Association's theme for the 2003 National Hospital Week Celebration, running May 11-17th. KGH will host events in Ketchikan promoting awareness of health care programs and recognizing the contributions of health care workers.

"Health care has a personal and very powerful role in the lives of every member of our community," Pat Branco, administrator of KGH said. "National Hospital Week gives us an opportunity to connect with people in a positive environment and celebrate the great things happening in health care today."

Launched in 1921, National Hospital Week has grown into the nation's largest health care event. This year's events include:

Saturday, May 10, 9am-2pm, OB Department:

Pondering Parenthood Baby Fair: Meet the staff, discuss our family centered birth philosophy, take infant CPR classes. Tours, refreshments, prizes. The results of the department's New Name Contest will be announced.

Monday, May 12, 2pm, KGH Front Lobby:

Mayor's proclamation and Kick-off Celebration

Wednesday, May 14:

Employee barbecue hosted by the Employee Council

Friday, May 16, 6pm, Ted Ferry meeting room:

Blessing of graduating nurses

Saturday, May 17, 9am-1pm, KGH Covered parking garage:

Employee Garage Sale

Daily

Health care trivia question on KRBD Radio with prizes from KGH

Source of News Release:

Ketchikan General Hospital
Web Site

 

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