March 30, 2020 – Tenet’s Broward, Miami- Dade and Palm Beach County hospitals, Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Boca Medical Center, Coral Gables Hospital, Florida Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, and Palmetto General Hospital, celebrate National Doctors’ Day by paying tribute to its physicians for their service, skill and compassion.
The observance commemorates the nation’s doctors, who have dedicated themselves to service by helping to save lives and ensure the good health of US citizens. This year’s national theme of, “Thank you for the hope and leadership,” is truly appropriate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the outstanding group of physicians these hospitals are being honored, virtually and in a socially distanced manner, that is a true sign of the times.
“On behalf of all our Governing Boards, and all of our employees, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our physicians, the leaders of healthcare in Palm Beach County,” said Maggie Gill, group chief executive officer of the Tenet Palm Beach Health Network.
“I believe strongly in the value of saying thank you every day, but this national observance falls during a time when we are all working tirelessly to stop the spread of Coronavirus, and we pause to honor the contributions of our physicians for their dedication to the health and wellness of our community,” said Jeffrey M. Welch, group chief executive officer of the Tenet Broward and Miami-Dade Health Network.
Celebrated on March 30th each year, Doctors’ Day was officially established in 1991 when President George Bush issued a proclamation in observance of the day. March 30th also marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery by Dr. Crawford W. Long in 1842. National Doctors’ Day is commonly celebrated in healthcare organizations, as a day to recognize the contributions of doctors to individual lives and communities.
“We encourage our community members to join us virtually on our social media outlets to post a message to their physician, thanking them for the very important service they provide.” Gill concluded.
“While we are all dealing with a very challenging time in healthcare, we are so thankful for our physicians’ tireless effort, care and compassion.” Welch said.
About Tenet’s Florida Hospitals:
We are proud of our network of 11 hospitals throughout the South Florida area. Tenet Florida is one of the largest healthcare networks in South Florida, with facilities conveniently located in communities throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Many of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. All of our facilities are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand.
