CNBC October 15, 2021
Morgan Smith

Health-care professionals have played a critical role throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as new demands emerged for respiratory therapists, telehealth specialists and other experts to help fight the virus. This crisis has also caused unprecedented strain on our mental and physical health, reminding us of the importance of taking care of ourselves, and the medical professionals who help us do so.

Demand for health care professionals isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the health-care field is projected to grow 16% over the next decade. Health care will add about 2.6 million new jobs to the economy, the most of any other field. This growth, the BLS notes, is...

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