Halifax Health Illuminates Belvedere Towers in Blue to Honor Nurses and Healthcare Heroes

Daytona Beach, FL — (May 12, 2025) In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6–12) and Halifax Health Week (beginning May 11), Halifax Health proudly lit its iconic Belvedere Towers blue, joining the national "Light Up the Sky" campaign through the American Nurses Association. This initiative recognizes the unwavering dedication and compassion of nurses and healthcare professionals across the country.

The lighting began on May 4th as a tribute to the beginning of Nurses Week, and continued through Halifax Health Week, symbolizing appreciation for the entire healthcare team that plays a critical role in the well-being of the community.

“This glowing tribute is a symbol of our deep gratitude for the light that our Team Members bring to every life they touch,” said Heidi Wright, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer at Halifax Health. “The work our Team Members do is nothing short of extraordinary. They are the heart of our organization—bringing healing, comfort, and strength to our patients and their families every single day.”

The “Light Up the Sky” campaign is a nationwide movement to illuminate landmarks during Nurses Week, offering communities a shared opportunity to honor nurses’ hard work, resilience, and essential contributions to health and healing.

Community members are encouraged to show their appreciation for healthcare professionals by sharing messages of thanks on social media, and recognizing the vital role nurses play in their lives. 

About Halifax Health

Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.

Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, including a 5 STAR rating in the CMS Quality of Patient Care, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure and knee and hip replacement. Halifax Health Hospice is repeatedly honored as the Top Rated and Most Recommended Hospice in Central Florida, underscoring its commitment to providing the highest level of care. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.