Honouring the Resilient Nurses of Lenmed Mooimed on International Nurses Day 2025

Karen Scheepers
May 16
3 min read

Honouring the Real Heroes of Healthcare

On 12 May 2025, Lenmed Mooimed Private Hospital in Potchefstroom joined the global healthcare community in marking International Nurses Day with a celebration filled with gratitude, reflection, and deep appreciation. Now, just days later, on 16 May, the impact of that day still resonates throughout the corridors of the hospital. This year’s tribute served not only to thank the nurses for their unwavering service, but also to remind everyone just how vital and multifaceted their role truly is.

A Celebration of Strength and Compassion

The event at Lenmed Mooimed was not just symbolic,it was heartfelt. The campaign asked the kind of questions that tug at one’s emotions: “Who would hold our loved one’s hand when we couldn’t?” Nurses, as the hospital rightly highlighted, are the ones who provide comfort in chaos, calm in crisis, and hope when despair threatens to take over.

Throughout the celebration, the message was clear, nurses are the silent strength behind every recovery. They are the ones who walk beside us during our most vulnerable moments, providing care that extends far beyond medical procedures. Whether celebrating a recovery or providing quiet comfort in darker times, they are always present.

Nurses: The Core of Our Health System

This year’s Nurses Day also reminded the community of the enormous responsibility nurses carry daily. At Lenmed Mooimed, these professionals sacrifice personal time and family moments to serve others. It’s a demanding calling that requires emotional strength, technical expertise, and unmatched dedication.

Their impact goes far beyond hospital rooms. Nurses act as:

Patient Advocates, standing up for the needs and rights of those in their care.
Educators, empowering patients and families with the knowledge they need to heal and thrive.
Coordinators, working closely with doctors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, holistic care.
Community Champions, promoting health and wellness even beyond the hospital walls.

This versatility makes them the heartbeat of any effective healthcare system.

Why the World Celebrates International Nurses Day

Observed globally on 12 May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, International Nurses Day was established to recognise the immeasurable contributions of nurses. The 2025 theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies,” reinforced the global call to invest in nursing as a way to build stronger, healthier communities.

At Lenmed Mooimed, this message hit home. Nurses are not just caregivers; they are essential to the strength and sustainability of our healthcare system.

Post-Celebration Reflections and Acknowledgements

Nurses at Mooimed were praised not only for their professionalism but also for their humanity, for the small, often invisible acts of kindness that go unrecorded yet mean the world to patients and their families.

“There are no words big enough to thank you for your small acts of kindness that often go unseen, for every patient that leaves our facility healed.”

A Legacy of Care

As the world moves beyond the day of celebration, the legacy of International Nurses Day 2025 lives on in the hearts of the Lenmed Mooimed team. It served as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact nurses have, not just once a year, but every single day.

Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but their influence is front and center in every life they touch.

To the nurses of Lenmed Mooimed: Thank you for all that you do. You are, indeed, the heart of healing.