University Healthcare, Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg and Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, will join hospitals and health care facilities across the nation in celebration of National Hospital Week 2014.
Compassion, Innovation, Dedication, The Commitment Continues is the theme for this year’s celebration, scheduled for May 11 – 17. National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals and the men and women who, day in and day out, support the health of their communities through compassionate care, constant innovation and unwavering, unmatched dedication.
“From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community,” stated Christina DeRosa, PhD, president and chief operating officer at Jefferson Medical Center.
National Hospital Week is a celebration of people. “It’s always been about our people. Change is inevitable but our goals and our mission are constant. Our employees, physicians and volunteers want the very best for our patients, and that’s what they bring to our hospitals every day of the year,” DeRosa commented.
Various events are being planned at both Jefferson Medical Center and Berkeley Medical Center in celebration of National Hospital Week. The Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center will be offering various membership specials Monday through Friday including no enrollment fee and free t-shirts for anyone signing up for a one year membership.
Customer Appreciation Day is scheduled for Wednesday with refreshments and giveaways available all day. Free sessions on stress management, emotional wellness and nutrition will be offered beginning at 5:30 pm. Thursday is “Sample a Class FREE Day” beginning with a Weight Training Talk at 10am followed by an opportunity to sample various exercise classes every 30 minutes beginning at 4:30pm until 7pm. For more information, call The Wellness Center at 304.264.1232.
On Saturday, May 17, Jefferson Medical Center will host its second annual Community Baby Shower from 10am until 1pm in the first floor conference room. Free educational materials for expectant families as well as door prizes, giveaways and refreshments will be available. Information on services at Jefferson Medical Center will be available and tours of the facility will be offered. For more information on the Community Baby Shower, phone 304.728.1701.
“Now more than ever, hospitals play a vital role in improving community health across the nation,” stated Anthony P. Zelenka, president and chief operating officer at Berkeley Medical Center. “From providing medical care in our facilities to running vital programs in our community, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of everyone in and around the Eastern Panhandle,” Zelenka added.
National Hospital Week was launched in 1921 and, over the decades, has helped revolutionize the public view of hospitals. For more information, contact the marketing department at 304-264-1223.
