I believe that the work that you all do to help the children and families of this community and of our country is truly remarkable work.

For many of the people who come through the doors of this hospital, they spend time here that is probably one of the most difficult times in their lives.

And as doctors, as nurses, as staff, you provide life-saving medical care. And you also offer comfort at a time when it is most needed. Your compassion, I truly believe, is light in the midst of darkness, often. And you do so much to take care of your patients in their time of need, which is why I’m here to say we need to do a better job of taking care of you.