Thank you to our HealthCare Heroes!

Governor Larry Hogan kicked off Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Week this past Monday and we are very thankful for his recognition of how hard the members of the healthcare team have worked during the pandemic.  

Over the last couple of months during the Omicron surge, all Maryland hospitals faced staffing challenges (and still are) amidst rising patient volumes — many of our staff were also quarantined from COVID-19 exposure, and just about every staff member worked hours beyond their regular hours.   

GBMC HealthCare is blessed with the most dedicated and highly compassionate professionals. Our family of heroes includes everyone, in every position, because we need the whole team to get the job done. Working together across all three of our work-systems to fight COVID has brought out the best in our staff…and our patients, their families, and the entire community has benefited from this.  

The unwavering commitment of our people is a continuing source of inspiration. So, it is right for the Governor to declare a week of celebration of their efforts. 

Also, throughout the pandemic and especially during this last surge, we have had extraordinary support from our community. Individuals and businesses continue to reach out to us to ask how they can help. A way that organizations, individuals, community groups, and local businesses can continue to help support our staff is by contributing to the GBMC HealthCare Workers Fund. This fund was created to provide resources to staff in need during this time of crisis. It has been used to pay for childcare, rent, meals and for celebrations at work, among other things. I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed to the fund.  

Also, if you would like to express your appreciation for our heroes please click here, where you can submit messages of gratitude.

Thank you, to our Healthcare Heroes, for your bravery, hard work, and compassion.