To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health Services Department
Report Title: Recognizing National Doctors Day
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution recognizing March 30, 2025 as National Doctors’ Day.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The vital contributions of doctors providing healthcare to the individuals and families if Contra Costa County would not be recognized.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing National Doctors’ Day
WHEREAS, National Doctors Day is celebrated in America on March 30 each year, honoring the dedication and compassion demonstrated daily by more than one million physicians providing healthcare to patients nationwide; and
WHEREAS, the commitment and tireless efforts of the over 300 doctors employed by Contra Costa Health, make a difference in the health and well-being of individuals in our community; and
WHEREAS, doctors provide vital healthcare in many settings such as hospitals, clinics, urgent care settings, surgery centers, detention facilities, public health and out in the community; and
WHEREAS, doctors provide considerate, trusted and caring advice to so many residents of Contra Costa; and
WHEREAS, doctors in Contra Costa Health provide physical care to 180,000 patients annually; and
WHEREAS, mental health is recognized as an integral factor to overall health. Good mental health can positively affect your physical health. Each year, Contra Costa Health psychiatrists provide over 40,000 patient visits to improve the overall mental health of our community; and
WHEREAS, the country has had a persistent physician shortage in recent years, and the American Association of Medical Colleges predicts a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036; and
WHEREAS, National Doctors Day began in 1993 as a local commemoration in Barrow County, Georgia to celebrate the date on which Dr. Crawford W. Long managed the primary ether sedative for surgery on March 30, 1842; and
WHEREAS, the Senate and House of Representative of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 30, 1990, is designated as ‘National Doctors Day’, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa does hereby recognize March 30, 2025, as National Doctors’ Day in Contra Costa County. We urge all residents to join us in expressing gratitude and appreciation to doctors for their vital service, dedication, and care.