National Doctors’ Day— March 30 in the United States— is a moment to recognize and honor physicians who contribute to society through their hard work and dedication. Traditionally National Doctors Day celebrates physicians, recognizing their profound role in treating us when we are ill and then guiding us to healthy lifestyles. The History National Doctors’ Day has been an opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and thank physicians for their impact and importance to health in our country since the first Doctors Day observance was held in 1933, according to the Southern Medical Association. The first time the national day was observed was by the Barrow County Alliance in Winder, Georgia. The idea for such a day came from Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles Almond. The day became official in 1990 when President George H.W. Bush made it officially recognized by the US Government in his first administration. Today it is still recognized through the red carnation. Red carnations stand for love and respect. If giving flowers is not your thing, there are places where you can buy and send greeting cards to doctors and other healthcare professionals this March. The Heartbeat of Healthcare on National Doctors’ Day On March 30, we celebrate the commitment of each doctor and physician to their community. We do so by recognizing your dedication, time, and, most of all, your contributions to improving the health and well-being of individuals across the world through medicine. You face daunting shifts, make critical decisions, and often witness the full spectrum of human life, from joy to sorrow. All from inside the walls of an operating room or small office space. The celebrations are not only about the role physicians play in healthcare but also about how you inspire others to pursue this career, how you shape the profession with pioneering research, and how your compassion never ceases to amaze. Recognizing doctors on March 30 is our way of expressing gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices each doctor makes and the pressures they endure in their practice. Recognizing Locum Tenens What about the locum tenens, the traveling caretakers who are often on the move, ready to fill in where the shortages are? This National Doctors’ Day, it’s important to recognize their service as well. They step into unfamiliar roles, serving communities and patients as stand-in...