When you sign up for nursing and administrative work, probably the last thing you thought you’d be doing is doing an interview on a popular morning news show on a Wednesday morning for dance. But that’s exactly what happened to our very own SPC Medical staff dubbed as the “The Dancing Health Care Workers” when they appeared on the Unang Hirit news program after their #EverAfter dance challenge went viral on.

The video that garnered thousands of views was released on the popula short-form video sharing app TikTok.

According to Charmagne Exconde, part of SPC Medical’s HR team, the video was a product of collaborative fun between the nursing and administrative departments. She got dragged into it after the group spotted her just as she was about to go home.

The idea to do the dance craze can be attributed to the nursing staff who decided to pool people together and record after their shift last May 25, 2021. Among these are Arlyn De Ocampo, Daisy Guadalupe, Renzo Resurreccion, Ronilyn Gutierrez, Rachel Gigante, Donna Jane Oguimas, William Cabrante, and Jhon Arvie Diala. The dance choreography and challenge that was popularized by Tiktok User @ceejaylaqui_ (Ceejay Laqui) was modified by our Artificial Kidney Unit Clerk and receptionist Renzo Resurreccion.

According to the team, more than blowing off steam, the video’s aim was to show people that despite the crazy work schedule and stress surrounding our front liners and health workers that they can still have fun. More importantly, they can also make people smile and inspire people to just live life no matter the circumstance.

The video’s popularity was definitely unexpected but appreciated. And we are happy that from this, our staff can serve as inspiration for others to still find reasons to laugh and be happy. Sometimes joy may not be readily available, but SPC Medical’s Dancing Health Care Workers are a testament to the fact that joy can be created. And it’s something we always try to transfer to our patients.

Medical work can be a thankless job sometimes, but it’s in these moments that we find hope that beyond the dance challenge, we can remain grateful for our health care workers who risk their lives for us. And we hope that in this moment of fun, we can help lift the spirits of those who need it most.