Tower Health recognizes nurses across the system

From birth plans to better outcomes: Meet the nurses who empower expecting mothers

During National Nurses Week, we spotlight Black labor and delivery nurses who advocate for patients and work to address racial disparities in maternal healthcare. Nurses like Kiera Wisen and Ashley Harris are dedicated to ensuring that Black women receive respectful, informed, and culturally competent care, empowering them with the knowledge and autonomy to make decisions about their births. The post From birth plans to better outcomes: Meet the…

Nurse by Degree, Barber by Decree: UW Health worker finds small ways to make a big difference

They call him the “unofficial burn unit barber.” UW Health’s Luke Markus is one of the incredible Wisconsin nurses who takes on tasks outside of his job description just to make his patients smile. Because people in the burn unit usually have longer stays, Luke learned how to give haircuts. “Everyone feels better with a haircut,” he said. “I like to say I am a licensed nurse and an unlicensed barber.” Patients often ask if they can pay him — but…

Tower Health recognizes nurses across the system

Every May, our community comes together to celebrate National Nurses Week — an opportunity to honor the compassion, skill and resilience that nurses bring to each and every corner of our hospital system. This year, as we strive for our third Magnet designation at Reading Hospital, the timing of Nurses Week feels especially meaningful. Magnet recognition is a symbol of nursing excellence, an excellence that is woven into the fabric of our organiz…

Honoring healthcare heroes: Yuma County proclaims National Nurses Week

Nurses too often go unrecognized. This week, Yuma County nurses are being honored as part of the National Nurses Week.

Celebrating National Nurses Week 2025: Healthcare Heroes

National Nurses Week 2025 is here, and it’s time to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing nurses out there. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and we can’t thank you enough for everything you do. From saving lives to being a shoulder to cry on, nurses are incredible individuals. Why We Love Our Nurses Problem-Solving Pros Nurses are the ultimate problem solvers. You assess situations, make quick decisions, and always find a way to help you…

From the heart: A nurse’s mission to make a difference

I knew that by becoming a nurse I would have the opportunity to make a real difference." Happy National Nurses Week – and thanks to all who do just that. The post From the heart: A nurse’s mission to make a difference appeared first on Pigeon605.