The Weld County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation on Wednesday declaring May as National Nurses Month highlighting the important role nurses play in delivering health care services, supporting patients and families, and contributing to the overall health of the community in Weld County.
The proclamation recognizes that nurses serve throughout hospitals, clinics, schools, and community programs as a critical part of Weld County’s health care system. It also highlights the work of public health nurses in providing preventative services, including the Nurse-Family Partnership program for new mothers, the HCP program for families with children and youth with special health care needs, tuberculosis treatment and monitoring, vaccinations, STI testing and cancer screenings. Nurses from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) attended the meeting to receive the recognition.
“Our nurses work every day, shift after shift, to provide care, lead with integrity, and inspire through their service to Weld County,” said Public Health Services Director Shaun May. “Their contributions are fundamental to the health and well-being of our residents.”
National Nurses Month is part of a tradition dating back to 1974, when the International Council of Nurses designated May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, as International Nurses Day. This observance, now supported by the American Nurses Association, calls attention to the vital work nurses perform locally and across the nation.
The commissioners encourage all residents to join in recognizing and honoring nurses for their contributions to the health of the community. To learn more about public health nursing services in Weld County, visit weldhealth.org.
