There can never be a time when the collective appreciation to our front-line medical care providers is undeserved.
Every day, month, and year, I am reminded of how unbelievably fortunate we are to have such an amazing line-up of health-care providers right here in our little ski village in the mountains.
For more than three decades now, my family and I have been so very fortunate to have had access to the Whistler Medical Centre’s resources, including skilled and caring doctors, nurses, lab and imaging technicians, front-of-house staff, and visiting specialists.
When we look at the many struggles facing our medical system across the province and country, and knowing that our access to care can always be improved and despite the many, many challenges, I count myself lucky to have access to the services and professional staff here in Whistler.
I am biased, as many in my family and many of my friends have long numbered in the ranks of professional health-care providers. Six or seven aunts, a few cousins and now my daughter have followed a career path in nursing. The challenges to their personal and professional lives, and the emotional struggles they face as they care for the sick and injured, are documented every day.
Even though we are now moving through a post-COVID time, the stress and pressures our doctors, nurses and support staff are experiencing remain intense, often unresolved and at the forefront of our collective awareness.
For now, for today, I am writing this letter of support, awareness, and thanks to our health-care community, because it’s so obvious and so deserved.
Thank you all.
