06/19/2026
Today we honor Juneteenth—a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and an important chapter in our nation’s history.
At SmartMED, one of the greatest privileges we have is caring for people from many different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Every patient who walks through our doors brings a unique story, and those stories are what makes our community stronger.
As a healthcare organization, we are especially grateful for the countless contributions African American physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals, patient care teams, healthcare administrators, community leaders, and countless other healthcare professionals have made to medicine and patient care. Their work helps advance medical knowledge, improves access to care, strengthens healthcare organizations, and positively impacts the lives of millions of patients.
Today, we celebrate freedom and reaffirm our commitment to treating every patient with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Happy Juneteenth from all of us at SmartMED.