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Recognizing Hospitals' Vital Role: National Hospital Week 2024 Support.

The Senate passed a resolution supporting National Hospital Week (May 12-18, 2024) to highlight the critical role medical facilities play in citizens' lives. This document does not introduce new laws but aims to raise awareness about the daily work of over 6,000 hospitals providing life-saving services, including emergency and specialized care. Citizens are encouraged to recognize the medical and non-clinical staff who ensure continuous healthcare availability.
Key points
Symbolic Recognition: The Senate officially supports National Hospital Week, emphasizing the importance of hospitals for community health security.
Raising Awareness: The resolution notes that hospitals (including rural, psychiatric, and VA centers) served millions of patients in 2023, underscoring their crucial role in healthcare access.
Encouragement to Appreciate: Citizens are encouraged to show appreciation for the over 5.4 million hospital employees, including clinical and support staff.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_689
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-05-15