National Doctors' Day

National Doctors' Day Facts & Quotes

• The red carnation is the symbolic flower used for this holiday.  It is often placed on the gravesites of deceased physicians.
• Eudora Almond, wife of Dr. Charles Almond, celebrated the first Doctor's Day in Winder, Georgia on March 30, 1933.
• According to a study by AAMC, the average cost of attending a US Medical school as a nonresident is about $50,000 per year.
• People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness-they still remain in his debt.  - Seneca, ancient Roman philosopher.
• A good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease. - William Osler, Canadian physician and founder of John Hopkins Hospital

National Doctor's Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Order a gift for your doctor.  Find something related to medicine such as a spine keychain or even a basket of fruits shaped like bones.
• Send a personal Thank You Note to your doctor letting them know you appreciate him/her.
• Place a red carnation on a deceased physicians grave.
• Drop by your doctor's office with a free lunch or a snack in appreciation of their dedication towards your health.
• If you haven't been for a check up in a while, get one. Your doctor will be happy that you came in.

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