ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, held each year on March 30, Rockford Health System patients and friends can pay tribute to a Rockford Health System physician while supporting medical excellence.

Donors are invited to make gifts to the Rockford Memorial Development Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Rockford Health System, in honor of doctors who have touched their lives. Gifts will be used to provide care and comfort items to patients and their families. The Foundation will include the names of the doctors honored by these gifts in special Doctors’ Day recognition. Each physician recognized will be notified. The deadline for having your doctor’s name included is March 22.

Don’t miss this opportunity to warm the caring hearts of the wonderful physicians on the Rockford Health System medical staff. If you would like to honor your doctor, please contact the Foundation at (815) 971-4141 or visit our website at www.rockfordhealthsystem.org/doctorsday.aspx.