Thursday, March 30, is National Doctor’s Day, an annual opportunity to pay tribute to a group of professionals who have dedicated their lives to caring for our physical, mental and spiritual health.

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake is blessed to have skillful physicians whose hard work and sacrifice make a huge difference for each of us who live in Lake County, and it is my privilege to recognize their incredible contributions to our community.

As part of our ongoing brand transformation as we become Adventist Health Clear Lake, we have adopted a new mission: “Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.”

Our physicians and providers are essential in helping us achieve this mission, and we continue to seek only the best providers to join our team.

These men and women carry on the vital work of healing each and every day, and we are honored to work alongside them in settings ranging from the hospital to the emergency department and in medical offices throughout our county.

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s provider team includes knowledgeable and passionate experts in addiction medicine, behavioral health, dentistry, surgery, obstetrics, pain management and more.

In the last year, we welcomed specialists in cardiology, psychology, family medicine and other vital services.

As I walk through the hospital, emergency department or through one of our Family Health Centers, I am impressed with each provider’s passion for the health of our community and desire to see each person achieve true wellness.

Today is a special day to celebrate our physicians and providers for their dedication to our community throughout the year.

Please join me in thanking our tireless healers. I know that messages of appreciation touch the hearts of these selfless individuals. Send a letter, email a message of gratitude or go on our Facebook page and send a note of thanks to the physician or provider (or many) who has made a difference in your life.

On behalf of the board, administration, staff and volunteers at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, Happy Doctor’s Day to all our physicians and providers in the community!

David Santos is president and chief executive officer at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake in Clearlake, Calif.