HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/21/2017 - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE NORTHERN COLORADO LONPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital has been providing long-
term and critical care services to patients in Johnstown, Colo., and surrounding areas since 2007;
and
WHEREAS, the hospital treats more than 200 patients every year who are recovering
from serious illnesses or injuries such as respiratory failure, ventilator weaning, trauma,
infectious diseases, complex wound healing, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, and
more; and
WHEREAS, Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital is recognized nationally as
being the first and only hospital in Colorado to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of
Approval for Respiratory Failure, a serious and life-threatening condition; and
WHEREAS, hospital services are provided by a long-term healthcare team who tailors
treatments to the complex needs of the hospital’s patients through personalized plans of care; and
WHEREAS, patients have access to specialized care, best practices, and evidenced-
based clinical practices, resulting in positive outcomes and high quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the hospital’s employees are passionate about patient care, striving to create
a healing and nurturing environment for their patients every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim November 21, 2017 as
NORTHERN COLORADO LONG TERM ACUTE HOSPITAL DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens, regardless of age or health, to learn more about
specialized long-term acute healthcare and options available to receive the highest quality care
for you and your loved ones.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 21st day of November, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk