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Wednesday Wellness Tip! Quality sleep isn't a luxury—it's essential medicine. Your pre-shift checklist probably looks solid, but how's your pre-sleep routine? Small changes can transform your rest: 📍 Set a consistent bedtime (yes, even between shifts) 📍 Create a true sleep sanctuary—dark, quiet, cool 📍 Put those screens away 30-60 minutes before sleep Because better rest = better medicine. Your next shift deserves your refreshed mind. #PhysicianWellness

🎙The Shift Report: From Infectious Disease Expert to Innovation Leader Join us for a fascinating conversation with Larissa May, MD, MSPH, MBA, who shares her unique journey through emergency medicine. Learn how her expertise in emerging infectious diseases became unexpectedly crucial, and discover her current work bridging the gap between clinical practice and medical innovation.

🎙️Don’t miss our latest Shift Report podcast featuring James Phillips, MD, leading disaster management authority. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply someone who wants to be better prepared for the unexpected, this episode is a must-listen. #EmergencyMedicine #DisasterPreparedness

▶ Wednesday Wellness Tip: Don't forget to laugh! Whether it's a funny video, a quick chat with that colleague who always cracks you up, or your favorite meme, engaging in activities or watching something that makes you laugh can quickly lighten the emotional load. #WellnessAtWork #MentalHealth

🎙The Shift Report: From Urban Medicine to Yellowstone's Wild Frontiers Excited to share our latest episode featuring Dr. Liz Edelstein, Medical Director of Yellowstone National Park. Tune in to hear about her fascinating journey from training in the city to wilderness medicine! #WildernessMedicine #Healthcare #NationalParks

➡ Wednesday Wellness Tip In emergency medicine, every minute counts—including yours. Setting clear boundaries between work and personal time isn't selfish, it's essential. That precious time between shifts is your body and mind's best chance to reset and return to work with renewed energy and focus. #EMdoc #PhysicianWellness .  

Encouraging news: Physician burnout rates have dropped from 62.8% in 2020 to 45% in early 2024, per AMA survey data. But let's not celebrate yet – nearly half of physicians still experience burnout – which can have a huge impact on their mental health. While personal resilience matters, this is fundamentally a systems-level issue. Learn more about the comprehensive solutions health care systems can implement to address the ongoing physician burnout and mental health crisis. #PhysicianWellness #HealthcareLeadership  

Don't miss this episode of the Shift Report! Dr. Jon Handler takes us on a journey from the early days of health informatics to today's AI revolution. What's changed? What's next? Join us to learn about how big data is transforming patient care and practical ways to make technology work FOR you. #AI #FutureOfMedicine

Wednesday Wellness Tip: Have you ever tried journaling for stress relief? Journaling is a powerful tool for processing emotions and organizing thoughts, especially during stressful times. By putting your feelings into words, you create a safe space for self-reflection and emotional release. #Journaling #MentalHealth 

This Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct. 6-12), let's break the silence. Seeing a colleague struggle with their mental health but unsure how to help? You're not alone. Read today’s blog for advice on how to talk to coworkers who are struggling with mental health issues.   #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #PhysicianWellbeing