Kristen Nichols, PharmD board-certified pharmacotherapy, pediatric and infectious diseases pharmacist and senior content management consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer discusses her experience with holiday burnout and how pharmacists can help manage burnout this holiday season.
Dr. Michael Tkach discusses the topic of addiction in the workplace. He talks about mental health issues that can arise from the unique struggles that we all experience at work and how to cope. He also adds some insights for employers who may need to talk with employees about their addiction.
Kostas Botsoglou, MD, discusses the importance of mental wellness in the health care provider community.
Gianna Bayci, an oncology nurse at UChicago, discusses how her coworkers incorporate holiday cheer into their lives and offers new nurses some advice about staying positive while working the holiday.
Evelyn Attia, MD, Deborah Glasofer, PhDm and André Chatelain join Wellbeing Checkup to discuss eating disorders, the lack of training and education for healthcare professionals, how a recent eLearning course helped alleviate some of this gap during the pandemic, and future applications for eLearning in healthcare in general and specifically regarding eating disorders.
Building trust in the healthcare system is an issue top of mind for employers addressing health equity, social determinants of health, and other issues that have grown in national discussion amid the pandemic. Daniel Wolfson, executive vice president of the ABIM Foundation, discusses the importance of trust and how it can promote cost-effective, preventive care.
A retina surgeon shares some advice for how surgeons can make themselves more comfortable in the operating room.
Oncology experts discusses the importance of maintaining mental wellness, and what they do to unwind from work and other stressors.
While some meetings and conferences have begun the return to in-person settings, the American Heart Association and others have chosen to err on the side of caution and host virtual meetings. In an interview with Practical Cardiology, Dr. Manesh Patel, Program Committee Chair of the AHA 2021 Scientific Sessions, to discuss how the committee constructed a virtual program that encourages engagement but is not overwhelming or burdensome on attendees.
Dr. Kenneth Yeager explains that it is important to recognize the stressors associated with caring for people, especially during the pandemic, so you can take better care of yourself and, ultimately, your patients.
The word “wellness” has become a confusing one for patients because its frequent use and development as an industry can lead different individuals’ minds to different ideas. But, for Dr. Indu Subramanian, the director of the VA Southwest Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers, who is also trained in mindfulness and yoga, wellness is more about lifestyle choices to get on the road to a healthier life. She offers her insight and tips on how to get on that road toward being more well.
Indicative of her selfless nature, Dr. Hernandez-Trujillo has personally dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic by remaining stalwart in her dedication to informing patients and caregivers about the complications of food allergy. Additionally, she has spent much time caring for her family which includes her two daughters, both of whom are affected by food allergies.
Makenzie Peterson, MSc, the first Director of Wellbeing at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, breaks down why the holidays have a positive and negative impact on people’s wellbeing while providing helpful tips to help you navigate the holiday season.
Alexis Skoufalos, EdD, joins Wellbeing Checkup to talk about the importance of health care providers taking care of themselves, and to take time every day to do something they love.
Like other oncologists, Dr. Bernard Fuemmeler loves his job. However, sometimes working in the field of cancer research can take a toll on doctors’ mental wellbeing if they have particularly difficult or stressful day. In an interview with CURE, Dr. Fuemmeler shared how he manages to avoid letting it affect his personal life and emotions.
Sara Hunt gives tips on how to stay healthy and safe this Halloween season.
Christine Bergerot explains how mindfulness was used in a City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center study in attempt to improve outcomes for patients with renal cell carcinoma.
Eric C. Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon, a nonprofit health plan, shares his best practices for maintaining he mental wellbeing. Hunter says the best way he keeps his wellbeing in check is giving himself a break when needed to avoid burnout at work to better serve his clients. Some breaks can include going for a walk to decompress, or engage with people he knows to see how they’re doing and talk about things on a personal level outside of work.
What are you doing for Halloween? Heather Saunders is an infection preventionist and also the mother of two young children and she’s not going to let COVID spoil the fun this year. You can keep your kids safe and still have a great Halloween. Here’s how Heather Saunders does it.
Many physicians leave medical school with eye-popping student loan balances, but there are many avenues for these folks to pursue loan forgiveness. Medical Economics sat down with Michael Foley, a certified financial planner with an expertise in student loans, to discuss these options in detail.
