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Prioritizing Self-Care for Health Care Workers During the Holidays
The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy and celebration, but for health care professionals it can also be a busy and emotionally demanding time of the year. Increased stress, loneliness and financial burdens often lead to an increase in clients seeking support and help. While caring for others is at the heart of our work, it’s essential to remember that we are the tool by which we do our work, and we need to care for ourselves as well.
The Evolving Roles of Chaplains in Health Care Well-Being Initiatives
Jason Lesandrini, Ph.D., and Kelsey White, Ph.D., discuss real-world examples of how chaplains reduce clinician and patient stress and address emotional and well-being needs in some of the most challenging moments in health care.
The Well-being Impact of Northwestern Medicine's Scholars of Wellness Program
In this discussion, Gaurava Agarwal, M.D., vice president and chief wellness executive at Northwestern Medicine and director of faculty wellness at Northwestern University, and Samantha Saggese, physician assistant of nephrology and hypertension at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, explain the difference the Scholars of Wellness program is making, and how it could be adopted for the benefit of hospitals and health systems across the nation.
How You're Transforming: Genesis Health System
Like a lot of employers in and out of health care, Genesis Health System has focused on its employee-wellness program to improve the health of its staff and cut costs. And it's achieving some uncommon levels of success, as a recent case study from the AHA's Value Initiative demonstrates.
Walking for wellness: St. Joseph’s Hospital employees take a midday mile
It’s high noon at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and people are gathering. But this isn’t the kind of meetup you’d see in an old Western; instead, this hospital’s staff are gathering for their walk.
Louisiana medical center opens dedicated first responder clinic
University Medical Center New Orleans has launched a dedicated first responder clinic to provide expedited, specialized care for the city’s emergency personnel, including police, fire, EMS and communications staff.
View latest updates to AHA’s website on addressing stress and coping
The AHA has updated the Stress and Coping Resources website, which contains valuable information and resources t
Musicians Send Holiday Cheer to Caregivers and Patients
For the fifth consecutive year, Musicians On Call’s Hope for the Holidays virtual concert is back with songs and messages from music’s biggest names exclusively available to hospitals this holiday season.
Building the Patient-Centered Continuum of Care of the Future
Best practices health care organizations use to engage and support their workforce during capital projects and times of operational disruption.
Prioritizing and Maximizing Well-Being in the Health Care Workforce
Faced with severe workforce shortages and staff burnout, health leaders are looking at ways to engage employees and improve well-being and health.