Newborns at Pittsburgh hospital dress up in scrubs for Nurses Week

WPXI NEWBORNS IN SCRUBS Their outfits were handmade by nurse Caitlin Pechin, who wanted to honor fellow nurses. (UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital)

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — Newborns at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital honored health care heroes by dressing in handmade, crocheted scrubs to celebrate Nurses Week.

Their outfits were handmade by nurse Caitlin Pechin, who wanted to honor fellow nurses. She also wanted to inspire the next generation of health care heroes.

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WPXI NEWBORNS IN SCRUBS Their outfits were handmade by nurse Caitlin Pechin, who wanted to honor fellow nurses. (UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital)

WPXI NEWBORNS IN SCRUBS Their outfits were handmade by nurse Caitlin Pechin, who wanted to honor fellow nurses. (UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital)

WPXI NEWBORNS IN SCRUBS Their outfits were handmade by nurse Caitlin Pechin, who wanted to honor fellow nurses. (UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital)

WPXI NEWBORNS IN SCRUBS Their outfits were handmade by nurse Caitlin Pechin, who wanted to honor fellow nurses. (UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital)

National Nurses Week happens every year from May 6 - 12 and recognizes nurses who work to improve the lives of others.

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