Northwest Health Honors Physicians on National Doctors’ Day With Donations to Local Organizations
4/1/2024
In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Northwest Health made a charitable contribution to local charities in honor of its medical staff. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community.
“We are very excited about this approach to honor the service and impact of our medical staff,” said Rick Naegler, Northwest Health Market CEO. “We see them living our mission daily by providing compassionate care while making life-saving decisions each day.”
The following organizations received a donation on behalf of physicians from Northwest Health:
- Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas – $5,000
- Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA – $5,000
Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA helps single parents in Northwest Arkansas create futures for their families by providing direct financial assistance, as well as supportive services for those who are pursuing higher education and live in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties.
The history of Doctors’ Day
Doctors’ Day was first observed in Winder, GA. Started by Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of a prominent Georgian doctor, the day was meant to recognize and honor doctors for their service. She decided the best way to do that was to mail greeting cards to all the doctors she knew and to place flowers on the graves of deceased doctors. She used red carnations, a flower still used to this day for National Doctors’ Day celebrations. Each year, on March 30, we celebrate National Doctors’ Day to honor the professionals for their dedication and contributions to community and society.
“Please join us in reaching out to the physicians you know to say thank you for all they do,” Naegler said.
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