Every day, our nurses go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and fellow team members. During Nurses Week, May 5–11, we celebrate your compassion, skill, and dedication. All week long, nurses and nursing care teams are invited to take part in special events in honor of the incredible difference you make in patient’s lives.

All employees are encouraged to take a moment to thank a nurse for the ways they bring health, hope, and healing to our community through the ketteringhealth.org/thankanurse page.

If you’re a nurse or part of a nursing care team, be sure to look out for the celebrations listed below, which will be happening throughout May on our various campuses.

Blessing of the Hands

During the month of May, the Spiritual Services team will tour nursing units, performing ceremonies to bless the hands of nurses and nurse care teams who perform sacred work each day.

Food Events | May 5–11

A variety of food events are happening at medical center campuses on different days throughout the week. Please check with your nurse manager for questions about campus-specific events.

Cameos of Caring Celebration | May 7, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Cameos of Caring celebration will honor this year’s Cameos of Caring nominees from each campus the prestigious award.

Nurses Gift | Ronin Crossbody Bag

Nurses are members of remarkable teams who provide exceptional patient, family, and colleague experiences. Thank you for the amazing care you give each day, which changes lives. We have a gift for each nurse as a token of our appreciation. Unit managers will hand out gifts.

Nursing Leadership Luncheon | May 6, 8 a.m.–Noon

Nursing leadership from across our system will gather to share system updates, discuss best practices, and consider how to continue elevating the craft of nursing at Kettering Health.