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Neonatal Nurses Day
On Sept. 15
th
, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center celebrated National Neonatal
Nurses Day. The day was established in 2000 by the National Association of
Neonatal Nurses (NANN).
On this day, members of the neonatal community honor nurse colleagues and
show their pride in being a neonatal nurse.This day provides an opportunity
to celebrate the hard work and dedication of neonatal nurses and the NANN
community. These contributions to the tiniest patients make a difference that lasts
a lifetime.
Michele Redmond from the March of Dimes and NICU mom Kayla Johnson
delivered cards, a cake and balloons to our NICU staff to thank them for their
hard work and dedication.
The Hope Fund helps our HCA colleagues who are facing a difficult situation.The HCA Hope Fund is an employee-run, employee-
supported 5019(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.The Fund’s goal is to be an effective, reliable and permanent way for HCA employees
to help one another, providing financial assistance and hope in times of need.
The Hope Fund offers financial aid for illnesses, injuries, disasters and other special circumstances, such as domestic violence, that
create an unavoidable financial
strain.Tolearn more about the Hope Fund, visit www.hcahopefund.org.The Hope Fund has become an
important part of our HCA culture, demonstrating that HCA is committed not only to the communities we serve, but also to our own
HCA family. In 10 years, the Hope Fund has generated $23 million and assisted 18,000 families.
HCA Hope Fund
Kayla Johnson (right) surprised MindyYoung and our NICU staff with
balloons, cake and candy on Neonatal Nurses Day