The leaders of UP Health System penned a letter to the Upper Peninsula community on Wednesday, praising the “incredibly talented, committed, and courageous” staff that continue to battle the coronavirus. CEO Gar Atchison says they remain hard at work, around the clock, to take care of people. He adds that his staff has felt the love and support of the community throughout the past nine months. To show your gratitude for a #HealthcareHero at UP Health System, please visit ThankAHealthcareHero.com.
The letter:
To our wonderful communities in the Upper Peninsula,
As we enter the special time of year traditionally associated with giving and thankfulness, we wanted to take a moment to recognize our team of dedicated healthcare heroes at UP Health System – Bell, UP Health System – Marquette, and UP Health System – Portage.
It is difficult to imagine a more challenging time for our community than what we have faced over the past eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic. This public health crisis continues to take its toll on our community; demand even more of our energy and efforts to keep ourselves and others safe; and, quite frankly, change life as we know it.
In our view, the brightest ray of sunshine and hope through this ongoing storm is that we have an incredibly talented, committed, and courageous team fighting this virus on the front lines at UP Health System every day. You can rest assured that our heroes are hard at work caring for you and your family, friends, and neighbors around the clock – and we truly hope that fact gives you some peace of mind.
Every one of our colleagues – whether providing direct patient care or supporting those who do – plays a vital role in helping ensure our patients receive the best possible care. We are so grateful for their extraordinary efforts during these demanding days, their passion for serving others, and their ability to keep a positive outlook despite such trying times. We simply cannot thank our providers, employees, and volunteers enough for the countless ways they contribute to our mission of Making Communities Healthier – and the way they always do it with compassion and a smile.
There is no doubt that we have felt so much love and support from our community since the beginning of the pandemic. It has been humbling, to say the least. As our battle continues, we sincerely hope you will keep our team in your thoughts and find a way to share your gratitude for a healthcare worker you appreciate. Your support continues to fuel our team and lift us up more than you can imagine, so thank you for standing by us. And, of course, please be diligent and do your part by continuing to wear your mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance from others. We are all in this together, and we will get through this together.
As always, we are here for you whenever you need us. There is no doubt that we are in the middle of an unprecedented moment, but we are confident that our talented team will continue to meet this challenge. Even in these uncertain times, the one true constant has always been – and will continue to be – our team of heroes at UP Health System.
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