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By Lori Newman
Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Brooke Army Medical Center nurses executed a plethora of activities May 6-12 to celebrate National Nurses Week.
The American Nurses Association has designated 2017 as the “Year of the Healthy Nurse.” Following that concept this year’s National Nurses Week theme was “Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.”
Army Col. Traci Crawford, BAMC deputy commanding officer, was the guest speaker during the official ceremony held May 11 in the BAMC auditorium.
Crawford began by thanking the dedicated staff of nursing professionals within BAMC.
“Nurses are on the front line, in the trenches, every day caring for our patients when they are most vulnerable,” she said. “Nurses put them at ease and help their family members to cope, all while providing exceptional care.”
Crawford also highlighted many of the health initiatives and services available to BAMC staff members including the Move To Health program developed by the Health Promotion team and the Move It 2 Lose It Challenge initiated by BAMC Outpatient and Community Nutrition Services.
Awards were presented to the Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year, Darlene Deters, from the Center for Nursing Science and Clinical Information; Registered Nurse of the Year, Army Capt. Kate McCloud, assistant clinical nurse officer in charge of 2E; Licensed Vocational Nurse of the Year, Jennifer Van Nostrand, staff LVN, 3W Medical Telemetry Unit; and the CNA/4NO/Medic of the Year, Army Sgt. Andrew Kennedy from the Department of Hospital Education.
Two medics also received their silver badges as part of the 68W Utilization Program. The DAISY Award recipient for the 2nd quarter, Jenedra Currie, registered nurse, 2E Surgical Intermediate Care Unit, was also recognized during the ceremony among others.
Leading up to Nurses Week, 333 nurses making up 37 teams competed in a fitness tracker challenge from April 5 to May 5. The combined total steps, from all the teams was 71,822,938. The “Dream Team” from the Warrior Transition Battalion won the challenge with 4,935,243 steps.
The Nurses Week committee also organized a sand volleyball tournament at Freedom Park May 6 to promote health and physical fitness. The double elimination tournament included teams from Critical Care, 3T, 6E, Inpatient Pharmacy, Taylor Burk Clinic and 959th Medical Group. The 959th MG team won the tournament.
Other fitness activities throughout the week included laughter yoga, Zumba and a nutrition class. The Nurses Week committee also organized a school supply drive, taco breakfast, pizza night and ice cream social.
“I think that you all are heroes and I am proud to stand beside you today,” Crawford concluded. “Thank you for all that you do. Your selfless service has not gone unnoticed. You always will be and always are a valued part of the organization.”
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 05.24.2017 12:36 |
| Story ID: | 235086 |
| Location: | FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, US |
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