Trinity Health of New England celebrated National Doctor’s Day by honoring the physicians, residents and advanced practice providers who dedicate themselves each day to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our communities.
Saint Mary's Hospital celebrates Doctors' Day 2026.
From Springfield to Waterbury, providers were recognized through a series of special events designed to thank them for their commitment and create opportunities for connection. In Hartford, Saint Francis Hospital hosted a buffet-style luncheon on Monday, March 30. At Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, providers were treated to a special lunch offering on Tuesday, March 31. Hartford Market leaders attended both gatherings, taking time to personally thank providers and celebrate the impact of their work.
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, physicians, residents and advanced practice providers gathered on Tuesday, March 31, in the Conference Center Building to enjoy a hot meal and connect with colleagues. For those with busy schedules, convenient grab-and-go sandwiches were also available.
Johnson Memorial Hospital physicians marked the occasion with Springfield Market leaders over breakfast at both the hospital and the Karen Davis Krzynowek Cancer Center in Enfield, on April 1. Mercy Medical Center rounded out the celebrations with a luncheon for physicians and advanced practice providers in the Deliso Conference Center.
National Doctors’ Day has a rich history dating back to 1933 in Winder, Georgia. The observance was created by Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of a physician, to recognize the dedication and service of doctors. She commemorated the day by sending greeting cards to physicians and placing flowers on the graves of those who had passed. the date she chose, March 30, honors the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery. The tradition became a national observance in 1990, when President George H.W. Bush signed legislation officially establishing March 30 as National Doctors’ Day.
