May is Trauma Awareness Month
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Val Canary, CPNP
President of Michigan Trauma Coalition and Pediatric Trauma Program Manager
Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
May is Trauma Awareness month! What better time to recognize all our Michigan Trauma Coalition members and trauma professionals for their relentless efforts to reduce injuries and provide optimal care through a statewide trauma system.
You make a difference every day in the lives of Michigan residents. This month we honor you as we celebrate the contributions of trauma professional staff. Most importantly, we thank you for your service to others as we celebrate Trauma Registry Professionals Day, National Nurses Day, Trauma Injury Prevention Professionals Day, National EMS Recognition Day, and Firefighter Appreciation Day. Thank you all for holding steadfast during the pandemic and for answering the call during this last year. Michigan Trauma Coalition is proud of all trauma professionals and the work they do to improve the care of Michigan’s trauma patients.
Please review the dates below for specific observances during this month and take a moment to thank colleagues and yourself for all you do to improve the care of the trauma patients in our state.
- May 4th Firefighter Appreciation Day
- May 5th Trauma Registry Professionals Day
- May 6th National Nurses Day
- May 12th Trauma Injury Prevention Professionals Day
- May 21st National EMS Recognition Day
It takes a village of professionals working together as we rise to meet the needs of patients and our communities. Thank you for lending your unique talents to our trauma village and for all you do.
With Sincere Thanks,
The Michigan Trauma Coalition
