March is national social work month, the time of the year when we honor medical social workers. These compassionate individuals contribute in no small way to the efficient delivery of medical services to home care, hospice care and hospitals and other medical institutions throughout the year.

This month serves as a perfect opportunity for medical social workers to be recognized for their hard work. They work in close coordination with doctors, nurses, therapists and other allied medical professionals to lessen the burden of illness on patients and their families.

I salute medical social workers for their hard work and generosity of spirit. It is no easy feat to handle other people’s burden when you also have to deal with your own.