Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ~ " What are we doing for others?"
In this month of January, we celebrate and focus on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I came across a quote he made over 50 years ago regarding healthcare. As an advocate for human rights and equality, Dr. King gave a statement on March 25th, 1966 that reads "Of all forms of discrimination and inequalities, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane." He believed discrimination is more degrading than slums, because slums are a psychological death while inequality in healthcare means a physical death.
As a member of the healthcare provider community, it is my objective to not only train providers of the healthcare profession, but to also equip students and mentees with the skills necessary to recognize & report signs and symptoms impacting the safety, health and well-being of the patients they are serving. In this era of healthcare worker shortage, the generation of baby boomers are aging out and the upcoming generations to follow are expected to have a lower lifespan than their predecessors. The healthcare system needs a major influx of high-quality healthcare workers to meet the needs of the various populations served...
Therefore, take time during this season to reflect on the healthcare needs of you, your family and friends and the members of your community. Pledge to be part of the solution as a healthcare provider. Remember, Healthcare Pathways for your BLS, Heartsaver CPR and First Aid, and Certified Med Tech (CMT) training needs.
According to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., life's most urgent question is " What are we doing for others?"
So I ask, What are you doing?"
