As we celebrate National Nurse’s Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week (May 6 – 17), we would like to recognize the men and women who work hard every day to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost,” said tennis great Arthur Ashe.

“We see this dedication to the service of others throughout our hospital as our employees work together every day to provide high quality care to our patients and their families,” said John Quinn, CEO of Spalding Regional Medical Center. “We’re very proud of each and every member of our staff and the contributions they make throughout the year.”

Since 1921, hospitals across the country have been celebrating National Hospital & Healthcare Week and inviting their communities to join in saying “thank you” to the nurses, technicians and many other health care workers who provide quality care throughout the year. National Nurse’s Week honors the hard work and dedication of nurses and begins on the birth date of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.            

“You often hear our employees talk about their role as being a calling,” said Quinn. “That feeling is shown in every caring touch and the time they spend listening to our patients and families.  I’m frequently touched by the compassion and sensitivity they show. National Nurse’s Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week allow each of us the chance to say thank you to these extraordinary individuals who care for our family and friends.”            

As part of the annual celebration, the Tenet Healthcare Foundation will honor an outstanding employee at Spalding Regional Medical Center by donating to the charitable organization of the employee’s choice. Wadra McCullough, RNC, Nursing Director for the 3rd Floor Medical/Surgical Unit, was selected by Spalding Regional’s management team to receive this honor. Wadra has selected the Griffin-Spalding County United Way to receive the donation. The Tenet Healthcare Foundation will distribute nearly $30,000 at Tenet hospitals as a part of this year’s National Nurses Week and National Hospital and Healthcare Week celebrations.

Spalding Regional Medical Center, part of Tenet Georgia, is a 160-bed acute care hospital located at 601 South Eighth Street in Griffin, Ga. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of Spalding, Butts, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Lamar and Pike counties for more than 100 years. Spalding Regional provides a number of services, including specialties in orthopedics, women’s services, cardiac care, oncology services, physical, occupational and speech therapy and sleep medicine. Spalding Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.