From simple acts of kindness, to being present during delicate aspects of people’s lives, health care workers perform heroic deeds.  Everyday they bring professionalism, passion and dedication to their work and to those who are in their care.  Doctors Hospital of Manteca is asking the community to join in giving health care workers a special expression of gratitude for their service.  The tribute is part of a celebration of National Nurses Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week, held May 6 through May 15. 

“This is a time when people in our community can give recognition to a group of individuals who don’t ask for it, yet perform an important community service everyday,” said Katherine A. Medeiros, Chief Executive Officer. 

Medeiros added, “It takes head, hand and heart to do their jobs.  Everyday our hospital staff comes to work, not knowing what to expect, but ready for anything.   National Nurses Week and National Hospital and Healthcare Week are a time to take the extra effort to show these dedicated people that their work matters and we notice their high quality of care.”

National Nurses Week was first recognized by President Eisenhower and celebrated in 1954.  It was later moved to take place in early May to coincide with the anniversary of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, an icon of the nursing profession.

Doctors Hospital of Manteca, located at 1205 East North Street, Manteca, Calif., is part of Tenet California.  Doctors Hospital of Manteca opened its doors in 1962 as a 28-bed, 41-employee, nine-physician rural community hospital in the heart of California's Central Valley.  Over the years, the hospital expanded services to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing community. A multi-million dollar addition and upgrade construction project increased the hospital's capacity to 73 beds.  One of the largest businesses in the community, Doctors Hospital now has more than 375 employees and a medical staff of over 180 physicians.  While maintaining small-town comfort, Doctors Hospital offers many advanced services.  Private patient rooms, expanded and enhanced imaging services, emergency, pharmacy, physical therapy, ICU/CCU and obstetrical services are designed for the care and comfort of our patients.  The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.  To learn more about Doctors Hospital of Manteca visit www.doctorsmanteca.com