NORWICH – Staff at Chenango Memorial Hospital are celebrating National Hospital Week the week of May 11-17. This is a week designated by the American Hospital Association to celebrate the contributions of the nation’s nearly 6,000 hospitals and over five million dedicated staff members who “serve as beacons of hope in their communities.” Chenango Memorial’s Community Relations Director Garry Root explained that the professionals at Chenango Memorial will join the national celebration. “We want to show our employees and staff members our appreciation for the important work they do every day. We have some very special events planned to recognize their dedication and to let them relax and have some fun.”

Events include an employee ice cream social, free catered outdoor employee meal, employee health fair, free movie night for employees and their families, a karaoke opportunity, family bingo night, and walking event. In addition, there is an opportunity for co-workers and patients to contribute to the “thank you tree” erected in the middle of the hospital’s lobby.