This week marks the annual observance of National Hospital Week and Nurses Week. NJHA President and CEO Betsy Ryan shared her deep appreciation to both in a new blog post today.

Recounting her own 13-day stay as a hospital inpatient, Ryan writes, “It was scary and sometimes confusing. But it was also profound. I don’t think I’ve ever been more grateful for a group of compassionate caregivers, a team of skilled physicians and all of the employees, from food service workers to the housekeeping team who always had a kind word. I also was amazed by my firsthand view of modern medical technology – and very, very appreciative that it’s here for us in New Jersey hospitals.”

Click here to view Ryan’s blog post in its entirety and share your own appreciation for New Jersey hospitals and their team members.

NJHA has launched a social media campaign this week in honor of National Hospital Week, urging Twitter and Facebook users to send a message of thanks to their hospitals, nurses or other team members using the hashtag #MyHospitalNJ. NJHA is on Twitter @NJhospitals and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KeepNJHealthy. Log on to www.njha.com/MyHospitalNJ for more on Hospital Week and to view a special thank you video from the American Hospital Association.