From University of Miami Health Systems

More than 160 years ago, Florence Nightingale, pioneer of modern medicine, stepped out on to the battlefield to care for the wounded and dying. Today, our nurses are stepping out onto the battlefield of a global pandemic, once again devoted to the health and safety of their patients. They are our health care heroes.

During National Nurses Week, and every day of the year, we honor our UHealth nurses, and nurses around the world, who serve patients with dedication, compassion, and exceptional professionalism.

You’ll see a snapshot of this unwavering commitment in A Day in the Life of a Nurse, a short video that highlights the challenges faced by one of our stellar UHealth nurses, Elijah Virgin, BSN, RN, PMD, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Never before has a week to celebrate a nurse been more important. Make a gift to our emergency response fund and/or share a “Thank You” message in honor of a UHealth nurse.

GIVE A GIFT: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwHNMZSfWgfBcJVDbQNTFbLpWhV

LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://umiamihealth.org/plp/celebrate-a-nurse

Your donation to the UHealth/Miller School of Medicine Emergency Response Fund will support critical needs of our frontline health care workers as they tirelessly work to protect the health and safety of our community. Your support will also help us continue to deliver comprehensive care options for those affected by COVID-19.

Today is the final day of National Nurses Week commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Her legacy of courage and compassion lives on in every nurse answering the call of duty to their patients. Join us in celebrating them today.