Westfield to celebrate National Nurses Week with glowing red lights throughout the city

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - In honor of National Nurses Week, the city of Westfield will be glowing red as part of a nationwide initiative recognizing nurses in the community.

From May 6 to May 12, Westfield buildings will be lit up with red lights each night to celebrate the kindness and generosity of nurses in western Massachusetts. Over 100 buildings and landmarks across the country plan to participate in the #NursesLightUpTheSky initiative, led by the American Nurses Association.

"Nurses are essential to the health of our families and communities, and this week, we honor the impact they make across every corner of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the nation,” said Carmela Daniello, DNP, MS/MBA, RN, Executive Director of the American Nurses Association Massachusetts. "Lighting up our skyline is just one way we're shining a spotlight on the incredible work nurses do every single day." 

The following locations in Westfield will be lit up throughout the week:

• Baystate Noble Hospital (May 6-12)
• The City of Westfield Department of Public Health (May 6-12)
• Western Massachusetts Hospital (May 6-12)
• Westfield State University School of Nursing (May 6)

For a full list of participating landmarks in the United States, visit nursingworld.org.