05/14/2026
Hospitals are anchors in our communities.
Behind every hospital door is an extraordinary group of people who have chosen a calling rooted in compassion, skill, and service.
They are the doctors making life saving decisions, the nurses who stay at patients’ bedsides through long nights, the technicians who ensure tests and treatments are accurate, and the pharmacists who help manage complex care.
They also are the receptionists who greet worried families with warmth, the nutrition staff preparing meals for recovery, the environmental services teams keeping facilities clean and safe, and the maintenance workers who make sure essential systems never miss a beat. Every role matters. Together, they make healing possible.
Hospitals are unlike any other sector in our society. They are the place people turn to at life’s most joyful — and most difficult — moments.
They welcome new life into the world, repair broken bones and broken hearts, and walk alongside patients and families during their most vulnerable times. When disasters strike, hospitals do not close their doors … they step forward and step up.
Their mission extends far beyond clinical care. Hospitals are anchors in their communities. They are among the largest employers in many communities. They invest in community health programs, partner with local organizations, conduct medical research and train the next generation of health care professionals.
- Rick Pollack, President and CEO, American Hospital Association
