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Jackson County Legislature recognizes National Nurses Week; University Health thanks legislators
Summary
The legislature adopted Resolution 22,268 designating the week of May 6–12, 2026, as National Nurses Week. Jalen Anderson read the proclamation and a University Health representative thanked legislators, noting University Health is a county‑owned facility and that nurses make up a large share of its workforce.
The Jackson County Legislature on May 11 adopted Resolution 22,268 recognizing National Nurses Week 2026 and honoring the service of nurses at University Health, Kansas City, and other area hospitals. The clerk read the resolution and the body approved adoption by roll call. The clerk recorded 6 yes votes, with two legislators excused and one absent.
Legislator Jalen Anderson read the proclamation and praised nurses' service during COVID and their ongoing role as front‑line health workers: "Without nurses, health care would be nothing." A University Health representative thanked the legislature for the recognition and described University Health’s role as a county‑owned teaching hospital that trains nurses and provides behavioral‑health nursing and community health services.
