It's been a week of celebrating the professions of nursing and midwifery at Young Hospital.
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Staff marked International Midwifery Day on Tuesday, May 5 and will celebrate International Nurses Day on Tuesday, May 12.
The World Health Organisation designated 2020 the Year of Midwives and Nurses.
For the first time, countries across the world will unite in recognition of the essential role that midwives and nurses play.
So far its been a challenging year fighting on the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian College of Midwives president Terri Barrett saluted midwives the nation over.
"2020 has brought many unexpected challenges to our nation with fires, floods and now, the COVID-19 pandemic that is impacting on us all in so many ways.
"As a profession we have much to be proud of as we have continued to provide the best possible care to mothers and babies," she said.
An MLHD spokesperson said the past week has been a chance to acknowledge the skills and professionalism of its staff, both midwives and nurses.
"MLHD acknowledges the compassion, professionalism, and round-the-clock commitment of nurses caring for patients in the public health system. We celebrate and appreciate nurses, and the important role of nursing across the world," a spokesperson said.
"We thank every midwife working across MLHD for their ongoing commitment to high quality midwifery care and the dedication, skill and compassionate care you provide to women and their families."
MLHD's Nursing and Midwifery executive director Karen Cairney said it was important to support both days.
"More than any other health profession, nurses spend the most time with patients and their families and have firsthand knowledge of the stories that have an impact on health and wellbeing of patients," Murrumbidgee Local Health District Nursing and Midwifery executive director Karen Cairney said.
"Every nurse has a story and every story has the potential to improve the health system and enable individuals and communities to achieve their highest attainable standard of health. From these insights comes the power for change."
To show support on social media use the hashtag #InternationalNursesDay.
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