Highlighting Nurses and Health Care Weeks During Our 75th Anniversary
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we reflect on what has made these years impactful and meaningful: the people who serve, care, lead and support our Mission every day. Our Nurses Week and Health Care Week celebrations during this milestone year making it a fitting time to recognize all team members and supporters—Then, Now and Always—who are the heart of our organization.
Every day, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, caregivers, support team members, volunteers and others deliver compassionate care. More than 4,700 clinical and support team members work across roles, settings and locations to provide patient-centered care. Whether at the beside or behind the scenes they ensure Baptist Health Care remains a trusted partner in care.
As the only locally based health system in the area, Baptist Health Care’s legacy has been shaped by generations of people who understand the unique needs of this community. That local insight—paired with compassion and skilled care—has driven the organization through decades of growth and change.
A Strong Team, Working Together
Today, Baptist Health Care is the second-largest non-governmental employer in the area. Across the organization, physicians and advanced practice providers deliver expert care in a wide range of specialties. Their experience and collaboration strengthen the care experience every day. Nurses taking time to listen, understand and respond to patients’ needs while offering comfort to families along the way. The work of support team members—both behind the scenes and out front— is essential in ensuring care is seamless, safe and compassionate. Volunteers have been part of Baptist Health Care since the beginning, and that tradition continues today. More than 115 volunteers support patients and team members throughout the organization, offering kindness, encouragement, and meaningful help each day.
Baptist Health Care’s 17-member volunteer board of directors is made up of local community leaders. Because they understand the specific needs of our community, they are able to offer essential insight to support the strategic direction for the organization. Their leadership helps align decisions with our Mission and the needs of the community we serve. Their volunteer service reflects a shared commitment to local health care excellence.
Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present
During Nurses Week, celebrated May 4-8, and Health Care Week, celebrated May 11–15, Baptist Health Care pauses to recognize the people who make its mission possible. As part of the organization’s 75th anniversary, this is a special time to celebrate today’s achievements as well as the triumphs of the past.
As the organization looks ahead—continuing to invest in clinicians, locations and innovation—it does so with deep gratitude. Because of our amazing team members, Baptist Health Care’s legacy endures and its future remains strong.
