Hospital celebrates national week

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A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy community. That’s the message organizers are sharing with the 2012 National Hospital Week theme “Making Miracles Happen.”

The event theme, announced this week, is the centerpiece of a promotional campaign aimed at uniting health care facilities across the country during the May 6-12 celebration.

“National Hospital Week, first and foremost, is a celebration of people,” said Mark Minick, president and CEO of Van Wert County Hospital. “We’re extremely proud of each member of our staff and we recognize the important role they play in caring for our patients and our community.”

The nation’s largest health care event, National Hospital Week dates back to 1921, when a magazine editor who hoped a communitywide celebration would alleviate public fears about hospitals suggested it. The celebration, launched in Chicago, succeeded in promoting trust and goodwill among members of the public and eventually spread to facilities across the country.