But how often do they get to be in the spotlight and given the praise they deserve?
Today, we are looking back on some retro photos from the Gazette archives and each one shows some health heroes from over the years.
So why not take a look and see how many of these scenes bring back memories.

13. All the team together
Members of the Main Outpatients team at University Hospital of Hartlepool in 2015. Are you pictured? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: David James Wood

14. A 2014 reminder
University Hospital of Hartlepool staff lined up for our photographer in 2014. Were you among them? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID

15. Tell us more
Have you spotted anyone you know in these photos? Tell us more by emailing [email protected]. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: DW
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