Saturday, March 30, is National Doctor’s Day, an annual opportunity to pay tribute to a group of professionals who have dedicated their lives to make our community stronger and healthier. Adventist Health Clear Lake is blessed to have skilled physicians whose hard work and sacrifice make a huge difference for each of us who live in Lake County, and it is my privilege to recognize their incredible contributions.

Our mission: “Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope” is the driving passion for our team. Our physicians and providers are essential in helping us achieve this mission, and we continue to seek only the best providers as we expand services around the lake. These dedicated men and women deliver an experience for each patient that is full of compassion and committed to quality care. They work every day to transform the health of our neighbors and our community, and we are honored to work alongside them in settings ranging from the hospital to the emergency department and in medical offices throughout our county.

Adventist Health Clear Lake’s provider team includes knowledgeable and passionate experts in addiction medicine, behavioral health, dentistry, surgery, obstetrics, pain management, cardiology, and many more specialties. In the last year, we added locations and welcomed specialists and general practitioners to expand vital services. As I walk through the hospital, emergency department or through one of our Medical Offices, I am impressed with each provider’s passion for the health of our community and desire to see each person achieve true wellness.

Today is a special day to honor our physicians and providers for their dedication to our community throughout the year. Please join me in thanking our dedicated and tireless healers. I know that messages of appreciation touch the hearts of these selfless individuals. Send a letter, email a message of gratitude or go on our Facebook page and send a note of thanks to the physician or provider (or many) who has made a difference in your life.

On behalf of the board, administration, staff and volunteers at Adventist Health Clear Lake, Happy Doctor’s Day to all our physicians and providers in the community!

David Santos is president of Adventist Health Clear in Clearlake, Calif.