Published: May 09, 2008 10:15 am         

Parkview Regional Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week - May 11-17

MEXIA, TX - America's hospitals are positive, vital places that promote health and well being. That's the message health care facilities across the country are voicing as they celebrate National Hospital Week 2008.

“We want people to understand hospitals are all about healing,” stated Jimmy Stuart, CEO of Parkview Regional Hospital. “Our focus is very positive. Doctors, nurses and staff have one mission and that's to help people get well.”

For 2008, organizers have selected a united theme that emphasizes the healing process: “National Hospital Week-Where Healing Happens Every Day.”

“National Hospital Week is a celebration of people,” stated Jimmy Stuart, CEO at Parkview Regional Hospital. “We're extremely proud of each member of our staff and we recognize the important role they play in enhancing the well-being of our community.”

Keeping health care in a positive light is part of the tradition of National Hospital Week, a celebration of care that dates back to 1921. That year, a magazine editor in Chicago suggested an annual “open house” for health care where a skeptical public could have see first hand the important work performed inside hospitals. The idea spread across the country and helped change the perception about hospitals from places of illness to places of healing. Today, National Hospital Week is the nation's largest health care celebration.

This year's event is planned for May 11-17, 2008. Parkview employees celebrate hospital week with an itinerary of events that remind them about the importance of friendships and teambuilding with regards to providing quality care. This year, employees will have an opportunity to give feedback to their Administration through an employee survey and enjoy a luau luncheon, among other things.

For more information, call the marketing office at 562-0408, ext 1110.