DE HCR49

Designates May 11-17, 2025, as "National Hospital Week" in Delaware to honor hospitals and healthcare workers for their contributions to community health

Recognizes Delaware hospitals as the largest private sector employer in the state, providing over 28,000 direct jobs and supporting more than 51,000 total jobs

Highlights Delaware hospitals' national rankings, including #2 in the nation for hospital quality by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for hospital maternity practices

Notes Delaware hospitals serve patients through more than 3 million outpatient visits, over 400,000 emergency department visits, 90,000 inpatient admissions, and delivery of more than 10,000 babies annually

Acknowledges Delaware's six non-profit health systems operating eight community hospitals, plus behavioral health, rehabilitation, and critical illness recovery hospitals statewide