LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Southern Nevada nurses responded to help victims of the Los Angeles County wildfires.
A week after the first fires began, the flames have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
Nurses from MountainView and Sunrise Hospital will aid Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California. Regional Medical Center in San Jose and Riverside Community Hospital will also join relief efforts.
Sunrise Health says the nurses who volunteered have selflessly chosen to step up during the crisis.
“The spirit of unity and compassion across our hospitals is truly inspiring,” said Annette Greenwood, Chief Nursing Executive for HCA Far West Division. “Our nurses have always shown remarkable dedication to caring for those in need, and this call to action is no exception. Their willingness to step up during this crisis demonstrates the very best of healthcare professionals. We not only show up for our patients but also for our colleagues when it matters most.”
Officials with the Far West Division of HCA Healthcare says it has a long history of standing together during emergencies.
The wildfires in Southern California have created an urgent need for additional support at Los Robles.
“The deployment of nurses from Las Vegas, San Jose and Riverside hospitals underscores HCA’s commitment to provide exceptional care during crises, not just for the communities it serves but also for its fellow healthcare providers,” said HCA Far West Division President Jackie Van Blaricum. “This collaborative effort highlights the strength of the HCA Healthcare network and the resilience of its caregivers showing up for their patients and community during a time of need. Together, we show up—because that’s what families do.”
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