Celebrating National Doctors’ Day
National Doctors’ Day is just around the corner. On March 30, Mount Nittany Health celebrates the skilled physicians who make our mission possible. Our physicians embody our values. From delivering exemplary medical care to being part of a nationally recognized healthcare team, our doctors are advancing the health of our friends and neighbors throughout the Centre region.
Doctors’ Day is a time where we are able to celebrate them — a day where we are able to recognize their impact and the important care they provide. This year, we invite you to show your support by uplifting the next generation of physicians. By giving a gift to the Matching Benkovic Fund for Community Investment, you’re honoring our physicians while contributing to the future of specialist care in our area.
The Matching Benkovic Fund for Community Investment provides resources for physician recruitment. The demand for specialty care is growing. As we innovate and expand our services to meet our community’s diverse health needs, securing high-quality providers is vital to keep pace and plan for the future.
By investing in recruiting efforts, Mount Nittany Health is ultimately investing in patient access, patient experiences and patient outcomes. Initiatives provided through the Fund, such as relocation assistance, loan forgiveness and sign-on bonuses, make Mount Nittany Health a competitive health system for top medical professionals.
Create Lasting Change
The Matching Benkovic Fund supports our doctors while laying the groundwork for future generations. In 2025, the fund enabled Mount Nittany Health to recruit specialists in high-demand fields including radiology, oncology and critical care. We continue to accelerate our recruitment efforts, investing in crucial areas for our community.
Our physicians go above and beyond to ensure our patients’ needs are met. They fill care gaps, expand programs and provide key medical expertise. Patients are able to get the care they deserve close to home, alleviating the stress and expense of travel. More providers results in reduced wait times and greater patient access. All of this fuels our mission: Healthier people, stronger community.
Your support not only creates long-lasting change — it inspires others to give and ensures resources stay within our local community. With your help, we can continue to recruit the high-caliber doctors that create the Mount Nittany Health experience.
While National Doctors’ Day happens once a year, our doctors show up every day: providing lifesaving care, supporting patients in difficult moments and leading with compassion. Your gift recognizes their tireless work while creating meaningful impacts across our entire team.
Through your gift, you can choose to recognize a doctor or particular department. Across all of our departments — primary care, cancer care, cardiology and beyond — our physicians make a world of difference.
Thank you for considering a gift to honor our extraordinary doctors this season.
Other Ways to Give
Please make checks payable to:
Mount Nittany Health Foundation
155 Wellness Way
State College, PA 16803
By Phone
Please call, 814.234.6777