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National Hospital Week

5/13/2014

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National Hospital Week (May 11—17, 2014) has been celebrated since 1921 and it is the nation’s largest healthcare event.  The theme for 2014 is, “Compassion, Innovation, Dedication: The Commitment Continues.”

I learned a great deal through the process of being diagnosed with a serious illness, having surgery, and going through months of chemotherapy treatments.  I teamed up with one of the hospital chaplains to begin a support group for individuals and families coping with a life threatening illness.  One thing led to another and eventually I found myself employed as a part-time chaplain.  I could not believe that I was actually agreeing to do this.  During my lengthy stay in the hospital as a patient, I just wanted out.  Now I was voluntarily going back in as an employee.

Seeing first-hand what goes into the care of a patient from multiple avenues was enlightening.  The skillsets that are present in a hospital are simply amazing.  It isn’t just the doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other high profile personnel that make the hospital run.  It is a long list of other highly dedicated and competent individuals who make hospitals what they are.  I want to give a personal “shout out” to the phlebotomists who have drawn my blood literally hundreds of times.  I do not like needle sticks so when you do it well I am extremely grateful for your expertise.

Hospitals in smaller communities sometimes struggle with a lack of resources available to some of the larger metropolitan hospitals.  I can understand the frustration that this brings, but I am also grateful for what local hospitals are able to bring to the table.  County and regional hospitals don’t simply provide treatment and comfort to the sick; these hospitals are part of the local community and represent hope.  It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I extend my sincerest best wishes to all those in the medical community serving in hospitals all across our nation.  Have a wonderful week!

National Hospital Week--“Compassion, Innovation, Dedication: The Commitment Continues!” 

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