A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s the message organizers are touting with the 2010 National Hospital Week theme “Health, Hope & Healing.”
The event theme, announced this week, is the centerpiece of a promotional campaign aimed at uniting health care facilities across the country during the May 9–15 celebration.
“National Hospital Week, first and foremost, is a celebration of people,” Matt Maxfield, Chief Executive Officer of Brownwood Regional Medical Center said. “We’re extremely proud of each member of our staff and we recognize the important role they play in extending a sense of trust to our patients and our communities.”
The nation’s largest health care event, National Hospital Week dates back to 1921 when it was suggested by a magazine editor who hoped a community wide celebration would alleviate public fears about hospitals. The celebration, launched in Chicago, succeeded in promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public and eventually spread to facilities across the country.
Brownwood Regional Medical Center has a full slate of community activities is planned for 2010, including free breakfast for hospital employees, a steak lunch for employees with gifts that will be raffled off, a hospital wide jeans day and the facility will have “summer fun” throughout the week.
