What Inspires Brian J. Bossard?
As a child, I fondly remember our family physician making house calls. At the age of six, I accidentally poured scalding-hot water on my leg, requiring frequent visits from our family physician during the healing process. These visits left a lasting positive impression on me. Again at the age of 12, I required medical care when I fractured my foot. While I was waiting in the emergency room for the x-ray results, an unresponsive young boy was brought in by squad with an apparent overdose. I was mesmerized as I watched the team perform emergency measures in an attempt to save the boy’s life. Watching this event unfold, I was convinced then that I wanted to be a physician.
Industrious and family-oriented, my parents and my siblings served as supportive mentors and sources of encouragement throughout my youth. Although my parents were not able to financially pursue an education beyond high school, they were consistently clear in their message of the value of education. My parents worked two jobs during much of my childhood, serving as examples of the value of hard work and personal accomplishment. My grandparents also offered important glimpses of influence that have stayed with me throughout my adult life. They took the time to let me know that I had something meaningful to offer to others. The memory of my parents and grandparents continues to influence me.
My wife of 35 years has been my helpmate and my constant support. I marvel at her ability to care with love and compassion for our home, our family, and our toothless old dog Ella. I am eternally grateful for her role as my trusted advisor. Our daughters have given me joy beyond words. Although excited about their many accomplishments, I’m most proud of their devotion to hard work, education, mission and military service. I am blessed to work alongside and witness firsthand the encouraging servant leadership qualities of my oldest daughter. Now, both daughters are raising beautiful families of their own. My grandchildren fill most of my daily thoughts, and they are a constant reminder of important life outside of work. They keep me young, and I am blessed every day by my family.
I am energized by incredible teams composed of wonderful people. From youth sports to professional organizations, I’ve cherished the time I’ve spent with many different teams of people. Each team serving as a catalyst to mold more effective teammates, colleagues and companies. Each person is blessed with unique ambition, working together with others to accomplish seemingly impossible goals. Where goals meet mission, the entire activity is wonderfully filled with purpose. Purpose filled teamwork gives me great satisfaction.
We have all been given the chance to pursue opportunities resulting from the sacrifice of countless remarkable men and women who have gone before us. I am grateful for this country and for the heroes who put their lives on the line in order to protect our faith and freedom. I feel an obligation to share with others a culture of integrity and respect inspired, in part, by these patriots. Borrowing from Micah, “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God...”, it is my goal to model these standards. I hope to encourage others to do the same. Faith and love of country inspires me.
Our mission at Teledigm Health is to create access to supportive and lifesaving virtual services. Our purpose is clear, and our team is highly motivated. I am inspired to be working alongside wonderful coworkers and colleagues as we continue our efforts to help rural hospitals succeed, one community at a time.
