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This resolution supports National Hospital Week, an annual observance from May 11 through May 17, 2025, with a rich historical context dating back to 1921 when it was first established on Florence Nightingale's birthday to honor her contributions to modern nursing. The resolution highlights the critical role of hospitals in the United States, noting that in 2025 there are approximately 6,093 hospitals serving diverse healthcare needs, including 1,377 critical access hospitals in rural areas, nearly 1,700 teaching hospitals, 654 non-Federal psychiatric hospitals, and 170 Veterans Affairs medical centers. It emphasizes the extensive healthcare services provided, with hospitals treating over 34 million admitted patients in 2023, delivering more than 3.6 million babies in 2024, and employing over 5.7 million healthcare professionals and support staff. The resolution recognizes not only clinical staff but also non-clinical workers who ensure hospitals remain operational 24/7, and it calls on the American people to acknowledge and celebrate the essential contributions of hospitals to community health through appropriate recognition and activities during National Hospital Week.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/230/all-info