Honoring CNAs: The backbone of patient care

Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc.  Behind every successful doctor’s office, in-care patient clinic or long-term care facility are compassionate individuals who go above and beyond for medical patients in their times of need: the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). They are the backbone of patient care, assisting doctors and nurses with things that are routinely needed. According to the American Red Cross, CNA Week is a time full of celebrations honoring the hard work of assistant nurses. This year, it is held from Thursday, June 12, to Wednesday, June 18.  CNAs began working under the Red Cross program during World War I and have served alongside U.S. Army nurses. Hundreds of