Dedicated to helping

As a health-care worker with faceto-face patient contact on a daily basis, I can say that what I do or anything any other health-care worker does is not predicated on the expectation of praise. Praise from patients, family of patients, or our co-workers. We do what we do borne from an internal desire to aid our patients. To do what we can to help and, if not help, not hurt. This is not worthy of greater praise than the folks who carry away our garbage, those who fix our clogged plumbing or paint our houses. It is nothing more than an aspiration to do what we can to make things better for those whom we serve. Just like the garbage collectors, plumbers and painters. We want to do our best.

Our current situation with covid-19 has certainly highlighted our contributions even to the point of Blue Angel flyovers in recognition of our efforts. While the recognition is appreciated, we have been here the entire time; before covid, caring for patients with HIV, hepatitis, SARS, influenza and any number of communicable diseases. We are always here, ready and willing to serve all. We can’t tell by looking at you if you are rich, poor, homeless or anything else. We choose to serve all.

The flyover by the Blue Angels, the contributions of meals, popcorn or anything else is appreciated, but we will be here to serve nonetheless. It is what we have chosen. It doesn’t make us special at all. Just dedicated to our philosophy of helping. CHRIS BAKER

Little Rock