HR 472
A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution recognizes the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Hospital Week in Pennsylvania. It highlights the significant contributions of Pennsylvania’s hospitals to the state’s economy, healthcare system, and communities, including their role in providing essential services, training healthcare professionals, and generating economic activity. The resolution expresses gratitude for the dedication of hospital workers and encourages residents to show appreciation for their service.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the week of May 10-16, 2026, as National Hospital Week in Pennsylvania.
- Thanks frontline healthcare workers and hospital employees.
- Urges residents to appreciate hospital employees.
- Encourages members to visit local hospitals.
- Highlights the economic impact of hospitals in Pennsylvania (over $1.9 billion in research grants and $195.4 billion in economic activity).
- Acknowledges hospitals’ role in providing over 1.5 million inpatient treatments and 5.4 million emergency department visits in 2024.
- Recognizes the presence of 122 teaching hospitals and 30 ‘Magnet’ designated hospitals.
- Notes that hospitals are major employers in numerous Pennsylvania counties.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Healthcare workers and hospital employees
- Hospitals and health systems in Pennsylvania
- Patients in Pennsylvania
- The healthcare industry in Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Sanchez
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