Alberta Health Services thanks nurses for all they do

Nursing Week to be celebrated provincially May 7–13

CENTRAL ZONE — Nursing Week runs May 7-13 and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recognizing nurses for their important contributions in the delivery of quality patient care in hospitals and communities across Central Zone.

“Whether they work in hospitals, clinical or research environments, in rural communities or urban settings, in homes or in our schools, nurses are an essential part of our healthcare system,” says Kerry Bales, Chief Zone Officer for Central Zone.

“Working together with other healthcare practitioners, I would like thank our nurses and healthcare teams for their passion, dedication and commitment to improving the health of all Albertans.”

Nurses are the largest group of health professionals in the province. In Central Zone, more than 2,600 registered nurses (RNs), 1,100 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and 300 registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) work in diverse areas such as direct patient care, education, coordination of care and management.

“We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of all the nursing staff in our zone,” says Dr. Daniel Edgcumbe, Interim Medical Director for Central Zone. “They are vital in delivering care to Albertans each and every day — and their contributions are deeply valued by patients, physicians, other healthcare professionals and AHS alike.”

Many facility-wide events will be held across the zone to celebrate and thank nurses for the incredible work they do, including:

Tuesday, May 8

• Provost Health Centre – Supper event

Wednesday, May 9

• Drumheller Hospital and Care Centre — BBQ, served by site leadership, mayor and council
• Hanna Health Centre – Cake & coffee party
• Olds Hospital and Care Centre — Pancake breakfast and afternoon cake
• Sedgewick Community Health Centre - Luncheon
• Vegreville Care Centre – Potluck salad luncheon

Thursday, May 10

• Consort Hospital and Care Centre - Luncheon
• Coronation Hospital and Care Centre – Pizza party
• Sundre Hospital and Care Centre — Cake & coffee party
• Viking Health Centre – BBQ

Friday, May 11

• Stettler Hospital and Care Centre –BBQ

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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