September 8th – National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day and National Hug Your Hound Day
Today is National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day. “This day honors those nurses who are dedicated to provide quality nursing care for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders along with the highest standard of physical and emotional support to these most precious patients and their families.” – NationalDayCalendar.com This, along with the fact