Day 17: I am thankful for those people who connect others, who weave threads among the network around us all. You know, the kind of people who meet you and automatically start thinking about the other people you should know,... Read More
Day 14: I am thankful for restful, peaceful days – the kind that recharge and renew the spirit. I envision healthcare professionals (and all service professionals really) as leaky buckets. We must fill ourselves up because we will pour ourselves... Read More
Day 15: I am thankful for the colleagues and patients asking the tough questions – the ones everyone else is thinking but no one wants to talk about, the ones we do not have all the answers for, the ones... Read More
Day 14: It wasn’t always fun or pretty, but I am thankful for every experience that has brought me where I am today. I know wonderful and not so wonderful experiences await me, and I know they will continue to... Read More
Day 13: As this is posted, I am running my third half-marathon. One of the things I love at each race is meeting other healthcare professionals (HCPs) who run, often to raise funds for causes very near and dear to... Read More
Day 12: I am so thankful for mentors who step into my life (and the lives of other healthcare professionals) and stay there, always willing to answer questions, provide advice, and help navigate through various systems, processes, and phases of... Read More
Day 11: I am thankful for all of our Veterans that have bravely served both home and abroad, and I am very thankful for all the healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to serving those veterans.... Read More
Day 10: Our work is hard enough, but when you lack resources – whatever they may be – it compounds difficulties. Today, I am thankful for current resources, future resources, and organizations willing to share resources freely in the spirit... Read More
Day 9: I am really thankful for blood donors. They save lives without ever meeting their donation recipients. It takes time and effort (and courage) to donate blood. Thank you!... Read More
Day 7: I am so thankful for multidisciplinary teams and for professionals who advocate for them as central to quality patient care. We each bring our own perspectives, our own trainings, our own experiences to the table; when we all... Read More