“It’s not so much what we have in this life that matters. It’s what we do with what we have.”
-Fred Rogers
In my years serving as CEO of healthcare systems, I always took special care around this time of year to express my thankfulness to our employees for their hard work and compassion, and for the amazing work we get to be part of every day in the healthcare industry. This year, I would like to share what I am grateful for with you—my friends and colleagues—in hopes that you will stop and reflect on the many blessings in your life and work, and find meaningful ways to share that gratitude with those around you.
1. Compassionate, dedicated healthcare professionals
It is the caring, brilliant, committed people we work alongside every day that make this such a special time to be part of the healthcare field. Together we have the privilege of healing and inspiring our patients and communities. It is an honor that I do not take for granted.
2. Innovation and advancements
In the span of my career, I have seen incredible advances in the medical field. 90% of what we do in hospitals today wasn’t available to patients 50 years ago. From digital technology to curing diseases, innovations in modern medicine are increasing people’s quality of life.
