Day honors doctors for contributions
Since 1933, March 30 has been set aside as National Doctors’ Day, a time to recognize the contributions made by our physicians. Although we appreciate being recognized, our true satisfaction comes from caring for our patients.
For 128 years, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society has been the physicians’ voice to the community, working to improve the health of our community.
Medical Society physicians worked to establish the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners to ensure the professionalism and education of Tennessee physicians. Our society efforts also formed Children’s Hospital and created the Hospital Authority for the Baroness Erlanger Hospital. The Medical Society’s Blood Procurement Committee was formed in 1969 and led to the formation of Blood Assurance.
Through the years the Medical Society has fought polio, promoted immunizations, funded health education scholarships and promoted increased funding for health departments. The Society has led health initiatives to promote community health by reducing infant mortality, reducing smoking, promoting healthy behaviors and coordinating volunteer efforts in health emergencies.