It sounds a bit common — but THANK YOU.
National Doctors’ Day is March 30, and I won’t let this day go by without saying thank you to the 880 MDs and DOs who are credentialed here, including the medical staff who work with you. I’m proud to say this number grows each year.
You played a major role in turning Salem Health into a premiere regional hospital worthy of Level II Trauma Center status, Magnet designation and several centers of excellence, to name a few. You’ve helped us develop services and specialties to meet the needs of a growing -- and aging -- population.
Personally, you’ve completed years of training and grueling residencies. But the learning never stops as you stay ahead of a science that advances every day, with pressures and conditions you probably never imagined when you first dreamed of becoming a doctor.
Dozens of you have been involved in projects here that have not only improved lives, but saved millions in health care costs. Thanks to you, we have developed an enviable spirit of collaboration and continuous improvement.
I’m very proud to announce this year that in lieu of decorations, we’re dedicating most of the Doctors’ Day budget ($2,500) as a charity donation to the Boys & Girls Club and Simply Birthdays on behalf of Salem Health providers.
But please DO enjoy lunch on us from March 26 to 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Physician Lounge (Building A).
Again, thank you. You matter deeply to all of us who work with you, and to anyone who has been touched by your skill, dedication and inspiration. You truly make Salem Health an amazing place.