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Bursting with gratitude and enthusiasm, we come together to celebrate and honor our healthcare warriors on National Hospitalist Day on March 7. Inaugurated in 2019 by the Society of Hospital Medicine, this special day highlights the significant achievements and contributions hospitalists make each day in healthcare across the world. Hospitalists, the fast-growing medical specialists who care for hospitalized patients, are often the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scene to ensure the health and wellbeing of hundreds of patients. On National Hospitalist Day, we salute these dedicated professionals and thank them for their commitment and hard work. Let's pay tribute to their relentless service and celebrate their indispensable role in our healthcare system!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Hospital Medicine</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "hospitalist" is coined by Drs. Robert Wachter and Lee Goldman in an article in the New England Journal of Medicine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of SHM</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is founded, becoming the leading medical society for hospitalists.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth and Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Board of Medical Specialties officially recognizes hospital medicine as a unique subspecialty, validating the importance of hospitalists.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Significant Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Number of hospitalists in US reaches 50,000, becoming the fastest-growing specialty in modern medical history, according to Journal of Hospital Medicine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration of National Hospitalist Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Society of Hospital Medicine inaugurates National Hospitalist Day, to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of hospitalists nationwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hospitalists & COVID-19 Response</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hospitalists play a crucial role in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, showing their resilience, dedication, and invaluable contribution to healthcare.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Send thank-you cards</h3><p class='facts-text'>A simple thank you can mean a lot. Write heartfelt thank-you cards to the hospitalists who have made a difference in your life. Express your gratitude for their hard work and let them know how much you appreciate their service.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host an appreciation lunch</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coordinate with your local hospital to host an appreciation lunch for hospitalists. It’s a great way to acknowledge their hard work and give them a much deserved break from their intense schedule.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Share their stories</h3><p class='facts-text'>Hospitalists have countless stories of patient triumphs, struggles and heartwarming moments. Reach out to them and ask if they'd be willing to share their experiences. These stories can be shared on social media to shed light on the incredible work they do every day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a community health event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get your community involved in celebrating National Hospitalist Day by organizing a health event – this could be a free health check-up camp, a walkathon, or a seminar on healthy living. Ask local hospitalists to participate and offer insights and advice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate to a health cause</h3><p class='facts-text'>Most hospitalists are committed to improving healthcare and promoting patient welfare. Honor their service by making a donation to a health cause they’re passionate about. This could be anything from cancer research to mental health support services.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>We recognize the hospitalists' dedication and service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hospitalists often work long hours in a high-stress environment, dealing with critical care and patient needs. They are committed, passionate professionals who go above and beyond to ensure patient wellbeing. On National Hospitalist Day, we love that we get the opportunity to thank them for their tireless service and let them know how much we appreciate their efforts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance to shed light on the work of hospitalists</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Despite their vital role in the healthcare system, the work of hospitalists often goes unnoticed. National Hospitalist Day allows us to share their stories and achievements, highlighting the crucial work they do each day and the impact they have on patients' lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes a culture of gratitude and appreciation in healthcare</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The healthcare system can be grueling, and its workers often feel underappreciated. National Hospitalist Day serves as a reminder of how important it is to express gratitude to healthcare workers, fostering a culture of acknowledgement and appreciation that goes beyond the day itself. This not only motivates hospitalists but can also influence better overall care.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospital Medicine is a Relatively New Discipline</h3><p class='facts-content'>The specialty of hospital medicine is less than 30 years old, emerging in the 1990s as a response to increasing complexity of patients requiring hospital care.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitalists Serve as Leaders Within Hospitals</h3><p class='facts-content'>Beyond their clinical duties, hospitalists often take on leadership roles in their institutions in areas such as patient safety, care quality improvement, and medical education.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Bridge the Gap Between General Practice and Specialist Care</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hospitalists often act as a patient's primary care physician while they are hospitalized, coordinating with other specialists and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitalists are Skilled in Complex Care</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hospitalists are trained to manage complex clinical issues, care for severely ill patients and respond to emergencies within the hospital.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitalists Enhance Common Outcomes Measures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have shown that hospitalists can improve various outcomes measures such as length of stay, cost of care and patient satisfaction.</p></div></div>
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