Something To Celebrate: National Women Physicians Day

Background photo by Serghei Savchiuc (@_man_and_nature)

Did you know February 11th is National Women Physicians Day? It's celebrated on the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the very first woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S., way back in 1849.

While I'm not exactly performing intricate surgeries myself (my biggest medical feat today was remembering my vitamins *before* noon), I find myself thinking about the quiet, unwavering dedication of all the incredible women who chose this path. It's the kind of profound work that often happens behind clinic doors and during late-night rounds, rather than on a brightly lit stage.

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, but honestly, there's always something to celebrate. Today, it’s a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the immense contribution and quiet power of women physicians everywhere, from family doctors to groundbreaking researchers.

So, as you go about your day, perhaps take a moment. Acknowledge the brilliant minds and compassionate hearts quietly keeping us healthy. And if you happen to be a woman physician reading this, thank you. Seriously. Go treat yourself to a moment of peace, perhaps a well-deserved cup of tea (or coffee, if that's more your diagnostic fluid of choice). For everyone else, let's just quietly appreciate the persistence and brilliance that keeps the world (and our bodies) ticking along, perhaps with a warm beverage in hand.