The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, along with First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon, are commemorating National Nurses Week from May 6th to 12th. This year’s theme, “The Power Of Nurses,” highlights the vital leadership roles nurses play in health and wellness, both at the bedside and throughout their wider communities. With nurses serving in clinical services, mental health, primary care, and more, the departments invite the public to honor their compassion and ongoing dedication. For more information on the services of the Henry and Stark County Health Department and our First Choice Healthcare Clinics, call Kewanee at (309) 852-5272, Colona at (309) 792-4011 or Toulon at (309) 852-3115 or visit their website at www.henrystarkhealth.com, find them on Facebook, or Twitter.
RaeAnn Tucker, Director of Health Promotion notes, “Patients often recognize that a nurse is the health care professional with whom they and their families have the most direct contact. But they might not realize that nurses also are leaders in improving the quality of care and expanding access to care. That’s why May 6-12 is celebrated as National Nurses Week.”