MADISON, Wis. — UW Health is gathering notes of gratitude again this year for its more than 1,800 physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day.
Every year on March 30, National Doctors’ Day honors the physicians who care for the health and wellness of their patients.
Patients and loved ones can share a note of thanks and appreciation using this digital community card now through March 30. These notes will appear together on one online platform and will be shared with all UW Health physicians on March 30. Please note that these messages will be visible to others, so private or personal information should not be shared.
Physicians at UW Health are called to serve their patients and their community not just through the care they provide, but often the research they do to find new and better therapies and tests, according to Dr. Aimee Becker, chief clinical officer, UW Health.
“Making it possible for our patients to thrive is our priority every day,” she said. “Every message of gratitude we receive is something we’re deeply grateful for and something that fortifies us when we’re helping our patients face some of the biggest challenges in their lives.”
The first Doctors’ Day was observed in 1933. In 1953, the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the designation of March 30 as National Doctors’ Day.
“We love that our patients send us messages for Doctors’ Day, and we hope no matter where you get your care, you consider sending a note to a doctor this year to let them know the work they’re doing, whether it’s in the lab or at the bedside, is appreciated,” Becker said.