Greetings, UCR Health Team! As we move through spring, I want to take a moment to recognize what truly drives UCR Health forward—our people. March offered meaningful opportunities to celebrate the talent, dedication, and teamwork that define our organization and the inclusive culture we continue to build together.

Employee Appreciation Month

While Employee Appreciation Month has concluded, the spirit behind it continues. The messages shared across our teams reflected not only gratitude, but also the strong sense of kindness, collaboration, patient service and care, as well as the respect and inclusion that make UCR Health special. Across clinical and administrative roles alike, every interaction with patients and among peers plays a vital part in the care we deliver to our communities. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to visit the Virtual Gratitude Board to see the messages and photos shared by your colleagues. They are a powerful reminder of the impact we have on one another. Thank you for being the heart of UCR Health. Thank you to everyone who helped bring appreciation activities to life across our clinics—from bingo celebrations to ice cream socials. These moments of connection matter. They strengthen our culture and reinforce that we succeed best when we recognize and support one another.

National Doctors’ Day

On March 30, we also recognized National Doctors’ Day, honoring the physicians who serve our patients with exceptional skill, compassion, and dedication.

To our physicians:

Thank you for the expertise you bring, the leadership you demonstrate, and the trust you build with the communities we serve across the Inland Empire.

I also want to acknowledge the many teams who helped make the day meaningful—from the Executive Leadership Team’s message and video to those who coordinated the distribution of appreciation gifts, including UCR Health jackets. Your efforts ensured that this recognition was felt across the organization.

Carrying the Momentum Forward

As we move into April, I encourage all of us to carry forward the spirit of March—continuing to recognize one another, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and included, and staying connected in our shared mission.

Thank you for the role you play in advancing UCR Health’s impact every day in our community.

With appreciation,