Thursday, May 12, 2022
Today mostly sunny, with a high near 91°.
Tonight – Clear, with a low around 65°.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 87°.
Friday Night – A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 65°.
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WMOK has received word from Metropolis Public Works Director Natalie Harris. Harris advises the intersection at 19th and Ferry Streets in Metropolis is temporarily closed due to road repairs and concrete being poured. The intersection should be reopened tomorrow, Friday, May 13. Harris also advises that more repairs will need to be made next week.
Today is International Nurses Day! Observed around the world, International Nurses Day highlights the important role nurses fulfill in health care and the contributions they make to society. The day also commemorates the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. It is held on May 12th, the anniversary of Nightingale’s birth.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) began observing International Nurses Day in 1965 and reinforced its celebration in 1974 when they placed it on Nightingale’s birthday. The ICN makes educational and public information materials available each year, which highlight the work of nurses worldwide and raise awareness about issues in the nursing profession. The ICN also designates a different theme each year, which addresses an issue of importance in the nursing profession. International Nurses Day should not be confused with National Nurses Day or National Nurses Week, which both take place around the same time.
There are more than 4 million registered nurses in the United States. Nursing is a specialized profession that is built on a bedrock of compassion and dedication but also is constantly changing and adapting. Nurses are instrumental to public health through their work of diagnosing and educating. They provide care from a patient’s life until their death and “use their judgment to integrate objective data with subjective experience of a patient’s biological, physical and behavioral needs.” They follow the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Nurses have many specialties and a range of responsibilities, and are separated into three main divisions: registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses—which include nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists—and licensed practical nurses. Today we highlight the important roles nurses have in health care and remember their contributions to society, and we celebrate Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
MAY
City of Metropolis Spring Clean Up Week May 16 – May 20, 2022
City of Metropolis Spring Clean-Up Week – Monday, May 16, 2022 through Friday, May 20, 2022.
Coming Up in June:
Southern Seven Health Department will have Wellness on Wheels – Massac County Health Screening Events
On June 15 – Happy Hearts Senior Center in Metropolis 10AM – 12:30PM
On June 15 – Brookport in front of City Hall – 1 – 4PM
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
US Post Office – Metropolis – The Metropolis Post Office currently has two (3) openings for Rural Carrier Assistant. Starting pay is $19.06 per hour. Applicants may submit their application through https://www.usps.com/careers
Family Dollar – Customer Service Representatives – Apply online at snagajob.com
Pizza Hut – Delivery Drivers, Team Members – Apply online at jobs.pizzahut.com
Local School and Sports News
Massac County High School – Friday, May 13, 2022 – 7P
Massac Junior High School – Thursday, May 12, 2022. – 7P
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