National Hospital Week, organized by the American Hospital Association each May, celebrates hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers across the United States. Taking place from May 11th to May 17th, this year's week of recognition serves as an opportunity to honor the more than 7 million professionals working in over 6,000 hospitals and health systems nationwide.
This year, the theme for the National Hospital Week celebration is "America's Hospitals: A Symphony of Compassionate Care." This year's theme highlights the collective effort of all those working in hospitals and health systems. From physicians and nurses to administrators and support staff, they harmonize their skills and compassion to deliver effective patient care.
Did You Know?
Hospitals are the cornerstone of our communities, providing essential healthcare services 24/7, 365 days a year. Here are some quick facts about hospitals and health systems in the United States:
- Hospitals employ roughly 7.3 million people throughout the United States.
- In a single year, there are an estimated 36 million hospital stays.
- Annually, hospitals and health systems care for over 30 million patients who are admitted.
- In 2024, an estimated 90% of hospitals in the U.S. reported using locum tenens coverage.
- 65% of hospitals are located in urban areas, while 35% are in rural areas.
- There are 404 total U.S. health systems.
To learn more about hospitals and health systems, plus ways to celebrate National Hospital Week, visit the National Hospital Week website here.
Thank you, Healthcare Heroes!
At Medicus, we are proud to partner with hospitals and health systems nationwide, delivering locum tenens staffing solutions to ensure clinical support and continuity of care. National Hospital Week offers the chance to appreciate the sacrifices, hard work, and commitment of physicians, advanced practitioners, administrators, and other professionals working in hospitals.
Join the Celebration
Join Medicus in celebrating National Hospital Week by sharing your stories of impact on social media using the hashtags #WeAreHealthcare, #HospitalWeek, and #NationalHospitalWeek. This week is the perfect time to highlight the incredible work your local hospitals do to support your community. Take a moment to say thank you for the contributions healthcare professionals make to our well-being.
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