This week is National EMS Week. Make sure you show all of our hard working EMS faculty and students how much we appreciate what they do for us and for the community.
To find out more about National EMS Week visit the Virginia Department of Health Website and the American College of Emergency Physicians website.
All across the United States, registered nurses are being saluted.
On May 6, 2013, the MEC Library is joining the American Nurses Association in celebrating Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care, as part of National Nurses Week, which is held May 6-12, every year. The purpose of the week long celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people.
In honor of the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of the nearly 3.1 million registered nurses nationwide to promote and maintain the health of this nation, the ANA and the MEC Library are proud to recognize registered nurses everywhere on this particular day for the quality work they provide seven days a week, 365 days a year.
In honor of Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care, all registered nurses in America are encouraged to proudly wear the official ANA “RN” pin or any other pin that clearly identifies them as registered nurses, and/or their nurses uniform on May 6, 2013.
Find more information about National Nurses Week by going to American Nurses Association Website.
News article from http://nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/AboutANA/NationalNursesWeek/MediaKit/SampleNewsArticle.html
It’s May! Flowers are blooming and summer is right around the corner. Take advantage of the good weather and join in on activities supporting the many causes that celebrate May as their awareness month.
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
National Cancer Research Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
Thanks to everyone that participated in our contests during National Library Week. Name That Microbe and the Haiku Contest were both big hits. And now we have winners to announce!
Name that Microbe Winners:
Mary Cruz
Silvia Chavez
Haiku Contest Winners:
1st Place Sandra Dyhouse
Twirling with the Books
Closer to my dream I dance
Ten, ten, ten, my scores
2nd Place Sophia Bagoulla
Mind full of wonder
And so much these books entail
Absorb the knowledge!
3rd Place Silvia Chavez
It’s library time!
Make sure you leave stress out
Come on relax now!
Congratulations to all our winners!
(Pictures coming soon)
Today is Earth Day and we here at MEC are celebrating our beautiful planet. Check out the Earth Day Celebration happening on the MEC campus from 11am to 3pm.
You can also help contribute to keeping our planet healthy by participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 27th, 10am-2pm. MEC, along with the Alexandria campus, is serving as a collection site. Bring in your unused/unwanted/expired medication for proper disposal.
There are activities going on throughout the week on many of the NOVA campuses. Join in on the fun and learn about how you can help protect the planet.
Mon., April 22:
11am-3pm Earth Day Celebration – Medical Campus
11am-3pm Earth Day: ‘Green Heads – Create your own Plant’ – Woodbridge Campus
12pm-4pm Climate Change Symposium – Annandale Campus
12pm-3:30pm Earth Day Celebration - Alexandria Campus
5pm-9pm Terra Secundum: ECO-Art – GMU Fairfax
Tues., April 23:
2pm-4pm Green Town Hall – Alexandria Campus
Thurs., April 25:
11am-10pm Environmental Film Festival – Alexandria Campus
Fri., April 26:
1pm-4pm Environmental Movie & Discussion: “The 11th Hour” – Manassas Campus
Sat., April 27:
10am-2pm National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – Medical Campus, Alexandria Campus