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LAUREL, Miss. — May 9, 2025 — National Hospital Week will be celebrated across the country from May 12–18, and South Central Regional Medical Center is planning a fun-filled lineup of programming centered around this year’s theme: “Game On.”
The organization will host a Blessing of the Hands ceremony, where hospital chaplains will pray over the hands of providers; a Years of Service breakfast, meant to celebrate those employees who have devoted a noteworthy number of years to the organization; and several other fun events that are open to all hospital employees.
“Hospital Week is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder of the incredible impact our team has every single day,” said SCRMC President and CEO, Gregg Gibbes. “Whether it’s saving lives, comforting families or supporting each other, our staff rises to the challenge with heart, skill and unwavering dedication. We are proud to honor those efforts this week.”
The highly anticipated announcement of SCRMC’s Employee of the Year will also be made during this year’s hospital week festivities. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 13, in an outdoor ceremony, where a large banner with the employee’s name and photo will be dropped from the roof. This unprecedented event will be full of excitement and celebration, including fireworks.
SCRMC is proud to join healthcare organizations across the United States in celebrating the important role that hospitals and healthcare workers play in creating thriving communities.
Media Event Calendar for
Hospital Week + Nursing Home Week
Event 1:
Comfort Care Nursing Center invites you to witness the official signing of the National Nursing Home Week Mayoral Proclamation. Mayor Johnny Magee will be on site to sign the proclamation and mingle with residents. This signing will kick off a series of National Nursing Home Week celebrations that are scheduled to take place at Comfort Care throughout the week.
What: National Nursing Home Week Proclamation Signing
When: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Where: ComfortCare Nursing Center
- 1100 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
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Event 2:
SCRMC will be announcing the first official “Employee of the Year,” with an exciting ceremony that will be held outside on the hospital grounds. This event marks the official end to the organization’s yearlong effort to award one exceptional employee with this prestigious honor. The winning employee will be announced with an exciting banner drop, fireworks and plenty of fanfare. This will be the most exciting component of hospital week.
What: Employee of the Year Reveal
When: Tuesday, May 13, at 11 a.m.
Where: Main Hospital, Next to Cancer Center
- Located on the south side of the hospital, facing the interstate.
- 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440
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Event 3:
As a part of hospital week, SCRMC will be hosting a PPE Fashion Show. This team event is open to any member of the SCRMC staff. Each participant will receive an assortment of personal protection equipment that they may use to create a fashionable article of clothing. The winner will be chosen by the audience.
What: PPE Fashion Show
When: Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m.
Where: Main Hospital, Conference Room A, B & C
- 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440
For more information, contact:
Anna Gale Alexander, PR & Media Relations Coordinator
60-399-0592 | aalexander@scrmc.com
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