Physicians from Nacogdoches Medical Center celebrated for the care they provide
March 30, 2022 – Nacogdoches Medical Center is celebrating National Doctors’ Day by paying tribute to its physicians for their service, skill and compassion. Across Nacogdoches Medical Center, the theme of “Thank you for Always Being There” depicts a collective sentiment of deep appreciation for the outstanding group of physicians who tirelessly care for our community.
“On behalf of all our employees and patients, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our physicians, the leaders of healthcare in our deep East Texas community,” said Jeff Patterson, CEO, Nacogdoches Medical Center.
“I believe strongly in the value of saying thank you every day, but today, we pause to honor the contributions of our physicians for their dedication to the health of our community.”
Nacogdoches Medical Center recognizes its physicians for being the pillars of the high quality, distinctive services provided to the community.
Celebrated on March 30 each year, Doctors’ Day was officially established in 1991. March 30 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.
