Thank a Health Worker—Unsung Heroes of Global Health

Carol Bales — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:29:50 +0000

This post originally appeared on the Huffington Post.

When was the last time you thanked your health care provider? We often forget how much care, guidance, and support they give, and the sacrifices they make to restore us to good health. Health workers—whether a doctor, nurse, midwife, or physician’s assistant—are an integral part of a well-functioning health system and necessary for the delivery of quality health care not only in the United States, but all around the world. As the world comes together to celebrate World Health Worker Week, we are reminded of the critical role health workers play both in the developed world as well as some of the poorest countries plagued with an unimaginable shortage of health services and limited access to care.

Author's name:

Ariel Pablos-Méndez, guest blogger

Publication Date:

April 2014