OCSA Celebrates National Nursing Week 2023

A group of nurses are standing next to each other on a poster for national nursing week.

This week, May 8-12th, 2023, is National Nursing Week, and the Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) and its member organizations are celebrating the critical roles that registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) play in Ontario’s health care system.

Many of OCSA’s member organizations in the home and community care sector depend on the dedication and hard work of nurses to help seniors and people experiencing disabilities live independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible. These nurses not only improve their patients’ quality of life but also reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and premature institutionalization. They are key to a sustainable health care system, and we are so grateful for their commitment to service, excellence, and to the people of Ontario.

About OCSA

Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) represents close to 240 not-for-profit organizations that provide home care and community support services that help seniors and people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. These compassionate and cost-effective services improve quality of life and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency room visits and premature institutionalization. They are the key to a sustainable health care system for Ontario.

For more information, visit www.ocsa.on.ca and https://twitter.com/OCSAtweets.

For information requests please contact:
Rhiana Alfadili – Communications Manager
Ontario Community Support Association
416-256-3010 ext. 219
rhiana.alfadili@ocsa.on.ca

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