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SALUTE TO PHYSICIANS

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due: Our Physicians Are Our Heart

The past two years have created extraordinary challenges for passion of a physician to each patient interaction. We
physicians. Particularly for those caring for seniors, the COVID-19 recognize not only the cognitive effort but also the
pandemic imposed a physical, mental and emotional burden on emotional commitment that goes into providing care,
doctors, who in the blink of an eye faced new processes, new every single day, for every single patient.
pressures and new priorities in keeping their patients safe and We honor our physicians for their sense of duty
healthy. and humanity in providing the best care for our sen-
As Conviva Care Centers closely monitored the pandemic, our iors, from seeing patients in our centers to quarter-
physicians and operations staff continuously provided guidance to backing our team effort to support our patients’
seniors on how best to safeguard themselves and their families. holistic needs.
Our physicians led organization efforts to acquire and deliver
COVID-19 vaccinations, and at the same time created safety pro- Pride and Gratitude
tocols so our patient care operations could continue while protect- BY VIVEK GARG, MD, AND STEVE LEE, MD Our primary care physicians are an inspiration for
ing staff and patients alike. They proactively reached out to our our organization and are a big reason why Conviva
most vulnerable patients, including those who contracted earned the 2021 eHealthcare Leadership Award in
COVID-19, and delivered food to those facing difficulty in their daily lives. the “Best COVID-19 Pandemic Related Communications” category.
With the pandemic beginning to relax its grip, this seems a good time to step back, To our physicians and care team members: We are profoundly grateful to you for
catch our breath, and say thank you. Thanks to all of you who have invested so much staying the course during these unprecedented times. Your care promotes longevity
of your time and energy in becoming a guiding light through this crisis and continu- and improves lives. You know that healthcare isn't only about managing diseases —
ing to provide high-quality care for your patients. it’s also about ensuring that our patients have the environment and support to thrive,
I so appreciate the rich life experiences our elders have lived. For many of them, including nourishing food, a loving community, and a safe place to live.
with age comes health issues and, quite often, diminishing social support. The physi- You are helping seniors live longer, fuller lives. It has been an incredible time of
cians who lead the Conviva care teams know this well. They understand the impor- change and challenge, but your commitment to service as a healthcare professional
tance of care management, addressing emotional and social health, and seeing the has been steadfast. We thank you and we salute you.
whole person, in order to help our patients live their best lives. Our physicians work
to ease friction in care while participating in the joy our seniors hold in their lives. Dr. Vivek Garg is Chief Medical Officer for Humana’s Primary Care Organization. Dr. Steve
They build relationships with both our patients and their loved ones, so that together Lee is Chief Medical Officer, Florida Division, Conviva Care Centers.
they can enable our patients to age well. For more information about Conviva Care Centers, visit www.ConvivaCareCenters.com.
It takes a lot to become a physician, and it takes a lot to bring the skills and com-

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