Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Arkansas Health Care Needs You— Now More Than Ever!
By Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday, September 25, 2020
COVID-19 has touched every one of us.
We have watched the coronavirus grow from a small news story about an unknown illness in a faraway place into a frightening pandemic that has billowed across our nation like a toxic fog.
We have watched our amazing health care professionals grapple tirelessly with the mysterious illness, trying to stop its spread, treating the sick and seeking to develop a vaccine. Our medical clinics and hospitals have responded heroically to this worldwide health crisis.
In the midst of it, the coronavirus has illuminated the complicated nature and the importance of our health care system.
We have seen the intersection of many specialized professions, all of which are crucial to a complete health care system: Medical doctors and doctors of osteopathic medicine. Paramedics. Emergency room doctors and nurses. Respiratory therapists. Researchers. Registered nurses. Medical technicians. That’s a very short list of the many important jobs.
There never has been a greater need for young people to enter the health care profession than now. So, I’ve compiled a short list below of the reasons I think a career in health care is worth considering.
COVID-19 has changed everything about our lives. As I write this, we have no idea how long we will remain in its grip. I am grateful for the health care professionals who have guided us through this time. They have set the standard and inspired a new generation of professionals.
Asa Hutchinson
Governor of Arkansas
5 Reasons We Need Students to Consider A Career in Arkansas Health Care
1. Arkansas is growing, and the demand for health care professionals will increase.
2. We need more health care professionals in our rural communities.
3. We need professionals with fresh perspectives to help us figure out new and better ways to deliver health care.
4. A tech-savvy health care system attracts high-quality business and industry and enhances Arkansas’ economy.
5. Everything about Arkansas’ quality of life is better when we have well-trained professionals to help us watch our health.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson was elected as the 46th governor of Arkansas in 2014, winning re-election in 2018. He previously served in the Department of Homeland Security and the Drug Enforcement Administration. He represented Arkansas' 3rd District in the House of Representatives from 1997 to 2001 and was appointed by President Reagan as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas in 1982.
