Jillys Handmade Heaven: illness

Monday, May 6, 2013

National Nurses Week!

When :

May 6-12: National Nurse's Week
May 8: National Student Nurses Day
May 6th: National Nurses Day
Wednesday of Nurse's Week: School Nurses Day
May 12: International Nurse's Day

What: National Nurses Week, and a number of specific Nurses Days during this week, provides recognition to nurses for their contributions and commitment to quality health care. It brings awareness to the importance of nurses in the care , comfort, and well being of all of us, and especially our children and the aging, and those in poor health.

Origin of Nurses Day:
The roots of International Nurses Day goes back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a "Nurse Day" in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this day was born and eventually gained national recognition. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale.

Proud To Be A Nurse Plaque

Clip-on Retractable Reel ID Badge Holder

Sundown Stethoscope cozy, knitted

Silver & Gold Beaded Lanyard/ Id Badge Holder

All Star Nurse Handmade

Acrylic Double Wall Insulated Tumbler

Tote, bags, medical, nurse

Nurses Medical Watch

NURSE ID BADGE HOLDER

Healthcare themed cozy

Student Nurse - ID Badge Holder

Friday, February 22, 2013

International World Thinking Day

Just think about it! Today is a day to ponder and contemplate.

International World Thinking Day is celebrated by Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and other girl groups. The original objective of this day was to set aside a day for girls all over the world to think of each other, and to give thanks and appreciation to "sister" Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Over the years, it has been expanded to include the opportunity for girls (young and less young) to learn about health issues that affect girls and young women. You don't have to be a Girl Scout or a Girl Guide to participate in this day. Rather, we encourage all females, young and old, to learn a little more about health issues today. If you are in a position to provide education and training on health issues, do so today. If you can not conduct it today, then schedule it for some time in the near future. With our busy lifestyles today there seems to be very little time for ourselves. Women's health and wellbeing is so important everyday so make today the day to do something about it!