Not all superheroes wear capes.
Some wear scrubs.
Some are in uniform.
And some work 16-hour shifts and still find the strength to hold a dying patient's hand.
I spent last night in the Emergency Department - with my son.
Not in charge (very much not in charge!) - just a worried parent hoping for a plan and some reassurance.
And I was reminded a hundred times of the power of what we do.
Not because it's easy. Or fun.
Mostly it isn't.
But it matters.
25 years in emergency medicine taught me this: heroism isn't about supernatural powers. It's about showing up, day after day, when it's hard, when you're exhausted, even when your own cup is empty.
Not because I'm celebrating a system that rewards burnout - but I am celebrating the humans in that system.
To every nurse, doctor, paramedic, and healthcare worker who's ever doubted their impact:
You are the heroes our world desperately needs.
You are the ones making the real difference.
Cape. Or not.
Drop a comment below with your story about a healthcare hero. Your experiences remind us why our work matters. ⤵️
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Some wear scrubs.
Some are in uniform.
And some work 16-hour shifts and still find the strength to hold a dying patient's hand.
I spent last night in the Emergency Department - with my son.
Not in charge (very much not in charge!) - just a worried parent hoping for a plan and some reassurance.
And I was reminded a hundred times of the power of what we do.
Not because it's easy. Or fun.
Mostly it isn't.
But it matters.
25 years in emergency medicine taught me this: heroism isn't about supernatural powers. It's about showing up, day after day, when it's hard, when you're exhausted, even when your own cup is empty.
Not because I'm celebrating a system that rewards burnout - but I am celebrating the humans in that system.
To every nurse, doctor, paramedic, and healthcare worker who's ever doubted their impact:
You are the heroes our world desperately needs.
You are the ones making the real difference.
Cape. Or not.
Drop a comment below with your story about a healthcare hero. Your experiences remind us why our work matters. ⤵️
➕ Follow me Dr Erica Kreismann for more on leadership and life.
♻️ Repost to celebrate the healthcare heroes in your world
