Coach's Corner

Three Cheers for Canadian Healthcare!

Several weeks ago my younger son was feeling very ill and, since it was on the weekend, we decided to bring him into emergency. The pediatrician who was on call that evening carefully observed and tested my son and decided to send us home without any medication. To our surprise, two days later that same doctor phoned our home to see how our son was doing. He mentioned that he kept thinking about our son and thought he would give us a call. He did in fact proceed to prescribe some effective medication that quickly helped our son recover. My wife and I were amazed! This doctor, who only met us once felt the need to phone us to see how we were doing. With all the patients he cares for, he stopped and made time to personally care for my family. In that very moment, my wife and I thanked the Lord for doctors like this and a medical system like the one we have in Canada. Yes, there may be times where unfortunate things happen in our medical system. Yes, the long line-ups and waiting lists can be a problem – but let’s face it, as Canadians we have one of the best health care systems in the world!

Let’s make it a point to thank and be grateful towards the health care workers that we all come in contact with. Health care workers include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and the list goes on and on. Always remember that they are ordinary people like ourselves who deal with grief and stresses on a regular basis. This is exactly why on Sunday, June 6th our church here on King Street is hosting a Health Care Workers Appreciation Day! We plan on honoring and expressing our appreciation to all those who work in the health care sector.

Three Cheers for Canadian Health Care workers! 

Posted June 01, 2010