This Week’s Question

In recent weeks, several employees have written with questions about how we recognize professional observances, such as National Doctors’ Day.

I appreciate those who took the time to raise these questions and to advocate for your colleagues.

Recognition across a complex organization like ours can vary by department, location, and team, and not every observance is marked in the same way or with a formal event. We understand how important it is to make our appreciation visible and meaningful, and your feedback helps us strengthen that approach.

At the same time, we are intentionally building more consistent, organization-wide opportunities to celebrate our workforce. Now in its third year, Proud to Be UConn Health Day, coming May 13, has become a meaningful way for us to come together and recognize all members of our community, regardless of role and discipline. I look forward to being out across campus that day with our leadership team, connecting with you, and sharing our appreciation in person. I encourage you to join us and take part in the day.

And I’d also like to acknowledge the work of Alexis Crean and her team in our Office of Professional Well-Being and Engagement, as they are the driving force behind events like Proud to Be UConn Health Day.

Thank you again for writing and for all that you do in support of our patients and one another. 

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