Health Care Heroes Labor for “All Suffering Humanity”

By Susan Flansburg

At the laying of Moline Public Hospitals cornerstone in 1896, Frank Gates Allen announced, “This hospital is not founded for any class, race or sect, but for all suffering humanity … for the whole people without class or distinction.” - Trinity at 20: Still Moving Forward

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the great privilege of interviewing many medical and care giving people. Almost without exception, they are selfless and devoted.

You can find stories of their compassion in Trinity at 20, which I wrote a few years ago.

They include doctors and nurses, of course.

But these heroes also include those Mr. Allen referred to above, those who labor “for all suffering humanity.”

They include lab techs, respiratory and imaging techs, housekeepers, administrators and maintenance people.

They also include home care givers and even funeral directors.

Like everyone right now, I want to do whatever I can to help.

As a communications specialist, I can share their stories.

I can also reach out to friends who are working in the trenches, just to check in and let them know I am thinking of them … and that I care, too.

May you, your loved ones - and all who help keep you healthy - stay well and safe.