LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital invites community members to celebrate National Social Work Month on Tuesday, March 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the hospital’s conference room.

Guests will have the opportunity to speak with Lake County social workers, network and enjoy speakers.

Refreshments will be provided and the event is free-of-charge.

March is National Social Work Month, which serves as a time for social workers to educate the public about the role that they play in the lives of the public.

Social workers strive to reduce social problems within society, help people in need, and enhance the welfare of individuals, families, organizations and communities.

“I assist every department in the hospital when there is a social work need,” said Nikki Bullock, Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s social worker. “For instance, I may attend a code blue to help support a family when a loved one is dying, or I may be called to help a patient receive news about a terminal diagnosis. I also provide resources to struggling families, report instances of child and elder abuse, and assist people with housing resources.”

“National Social Work Month creates awareness about the value of what social workers do every day,” said Sutter Lakeside Chief Administrative Officer, Siri Nelson. “We want Lake County to understand that at Sutter Lakeside, a social worker is available to assist them in challenging situations that arise when a family member is hospitalized.”

Sutter Lakeside Hospital is located at 5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport.

If you have questions about the event, or if you would like to RSVP, please contact Nikki Bullock, Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s social worker, at 707-262-5033, or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .