- Throughout more than 50 years she was part of the ISSSTE and for 33 years she was a professor of dermatology at the “20 de Noviembre” National Medical Center.
- During his extensive career, he was at the forefront of epidemics that attacked Mexico such as cholera, HIV, influenza and COVID-19.
- To remember the legacy of the ISSSTE doctor and dermatologist, her image was embodied in the new National Lottery ticket.
The passion that some people have for their profession is so great that they are even willing to work until their last day of life. Such was the case of the Dr. Sagrario Hierro Orozco, who for more than 50 years was part of the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). In fact, she was one of the most senior specialists until a few days ago when her death was reported.
Professional work within the ISSSTE
Faced with this sensitive loss, the director of the Institute, Pedro Zenteno Santaella, said that it was an honor and a privilege to have the head of Dermatology Services at the National Medical Center (CMN) “November 20”. He added that his commitment, love and dedication to the medical profession was essential in the battle against the epidemics of cholera, HIV, influenza and COVID-19.
For her part, the doctor not only worked at ISSSTE but was also former president of the CMN Medical Society “20 de Noviembre”. She also served as tenured professor of the dermatology course for approximately 33 years in said hospital.
As part of his recent work, even though he is 81 years old and belongs to the vulnerable risk group, he continued with his professional activities during the COVID-19 health emergency. In her case, she provided support to her fellow health workers as well as the beneficiaries.
“Because I became a doctor and the doctor cannot retire until he dies. You always have to be in the line of fire, the patient comes first, the sick comes first”, is what he once said in an interview and the reason why he never wanted to retire.
Tribute on the new National Lottery ticket
As part of the 37th anniversary of the CMN Medical Society “20 de Noviembre”, the image of the dermatologist was embodied in the National Lottery ticket as a reward for her merits in the field of medicine.
📰 #RELEASE
Recognize @drpedrozenteno specialist Sagrario Hierro for more than 50 years of work in the #issste.
🔗https://t.co/TfOIlDa5lx pic.twitter.com/MKkYqxFVcZ— ISSSTE (@ISSSTE_mx) August 11, 2023
CMN staff recognized the work done Iron Sanctum for more than 50 years in high school, who never hung up his robe in critical situations. His passion was supporting patients.
The general director invited health professionals to follow the example of the specialist; mainly, in her humanism to treat patients and in her commitment to teach future dermatologists to provide first-class service.
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