We are so lucky to have a free health service that looks after us throughout our lives and is there to cure and comfort us in our time of need.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is treasured by the community it serves with residents of the borough raising many thousands to enable it to continue its vital work.
Over the years royal visitors, football heroes and panto stars have visited the hospital to launch new facilities or provide much-needed cheer for patients.
We take a look back at the high spots in the run-up to 36th anniversary of the hospital at Calow being opened by the Queen.
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1. Winning team
Chesterfield Football Club players and mascot Chester the Fieldmouse brought cheer to the children's ward in 2006. Photo: Marisa Cashill
2. Royal visit
Princess Anne visits the new children's unit known as The Den in 2009. Photo by Trevor Smith. Photo: Trevor Smith 07831 870159
3. Silver jubilee
Chesterfield Royal Hospital celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009. Trevor Bembridge, the first patient to be transferred from the old hospital, cuts the cake, watched by chairman of the hospital Richard Gregory and members of staff. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
4. Royal arrival
The Countess of Wessex visits the Scarsdale birth centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in 2010. Photo: Roger Nadal