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How do you envision strategic breaks, like sabbaticals? And how might they play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and driving improvements in the industry? Full disclosure, I haven't taken a sabbatical...yet. This riveting episode of AHI Show welcomes Dr. Larissa May, MD, MSPH, MBA, Assistant Clinical Ventures Officer at UC Davis Health Ventures Office. Against traditional paths, Dr. May took a unique "sabbatical," an extended break from her usual work to experience different sectors and generate fresh ideas. She stepped outside of the everyday clinical world, immersing herself in innovation and entrepreneurship - and she's sharing all about it with us. Upon her colleague's advice that "good leaders need to stay and make changes in healthcare," she decided to play an active role in catalyzing change from within. Please watch this powerful episode, unearthing how Dr. May's resilience and innovative thinking could change the trajectory of healthcare. In what ways do you believe that redefining the traditional sabbatical could benefit the healthcare system and its practitioners? #HealthcareLeadership #innovation #AHIShow #sabbatical #healthcaretransformation

🌟 Mid-Week Motivation 🌟 As we find ourselves in the middle of the week, it's the perfect time to reflect on our achievements so far and set new goals for the remainder of the week. Remember, every small step counts towards the bigger picture of improving healthcare and making a positive impact on the lives of others. Let's take a moment to appreciate the dedication and hard work that each one of you puts into your profession. Your commitment to providing quality care and finding innovative solutions is truly inspiring. In the midst of challenges, it's important to stay motivated and focused on the positive outcomes we aim to achieve. Whether it's a successful patient outcome, a new breakthrough in research, or a supportive team collaboration, these moments fuel our passion for what we do. Keep pushing forward, stay resilient, and continue to strive for excellence. Your contributions to the healthcare industry are invaluable, and your dedication does not go unnoticed. Wishing you all a productive and fulfilling remainder of the week! #MidWeekMotivation #PositiveImpact #Dedication #Resilience #Innovation #IFM #facilitymanagement #facilitysolutions #manpowerservices #manpower

🌟 Today’s Learning: Health and Starting Fresh Today’s realization brings forth two important points: 1️⃣ Health is Wealth: Today’s experience reaffirms the timeless adage that health truly is wealth. Investing in our well-being pays dividends in all aspects of life, allowing us to live fully and pursue our goals with vigor. 2️⃣ Every Day is Day One: Instead of waiting for the “perfect” moment, let’s embrace the opportunity to start anew each day. Whether it’s our health journey or any other endeavor, beginning with intention and determination sets the stage for success. Let’s prioritize our health and approach each day as a chance to write a new chapter in our journey towards well-being and fulfillment. #newjourney #learningandgrowing #100dayschallenge

OF GRIT AND GROWTH — MY ONGOING JOURNEY IN HEALTH SCIENCE Welcome to another edition of Men’s Health Month! Today, I want to share with you, my personal journey of resilience as a career person in the field of health science. My story reflects the development process of a newbie rooting downward with determination, striving to bear fruits outward. And I've come to realize that true strength lies not just in the results, but in the journey itself. Entering the health science field as a novice was an immense challenge, from finding my footing, to understanding diverse concepts, and to gaining practical experiences. Starting out, I was just a rookie with big dreams and a lot to learn. I had to deal with inferiority complex oozed out from comparison. I had moments where I thought to give up and get out, but instead, I chose to man up and keep on. I settled it within me that this initial phase is all about rooting downward—building a strong foundation in knowledge and skills. So, late nights studying, conducting cutting-edge researches, crafting compelling narratives and relentless networking are my daily routines. As I progress, I've began to see the fruits of my labor. My contributions are now making a tangible impact, and my expertise is being recognized. Every achievement to me, no matter how small, feels like a significant milestone. To all my fellow men out there, especially those at the start of their career journey, I urge you to embrace your strength—not just in your muscles, but in your spirit. Life’s demands are tough, but so are we. Today, we celebrate the rugged and unwavering strength that defines us as men. Let's continue to brace ourselves up and push through the hurdles of life. Together, we can achieve greatness. I'll like to know how my story inspires you and also love to hear your add-ons. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s edition as we continue our Men’s Health Month journey towards holistic wellness. #MensHealthMonth #MensHealth #HealthiWatch

Challenge Alert: Elevate Your Summer with HBA Southwest! 🌟 Are you ready to make this summer one of growth, connection, and empowerment? We’re launching a challenge for all HBA Southwest members: Attend one of our upcoming events THIS WEEK and share your experiences on LinkedIn! Here’s what’s coming up: HBA Phoenix - Summer Supper Club: The Patient Experience - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 🍽️ Gather with groups of 8 other remarkable women for a relaxed dinner where you’ll dive deep into the patient experience. From access to treatment, share your personal and professional insights and explore how we can drive much-needed changes in our healthcare system. HBA Houston - Choices and Voices: Women’s Journey to Financial Empowerment 💼 Discover the power of financial independence with expert Reva Zhao Azeez and moderator Yvonne Drew-Alvarez. Learn how smart investing, retirement planning, and financial literacy can amplify your voice and empower your choices. HBA Austin - Exhausted: Combating the Toll of Burnout in Healthcare (Two-Part Series) 🧠 Tackle the critical issue of burnout in healthcare with this in-depth series with Scott Stewart. Learn to identify burnout, understand its impact, and explore techniques to combat it, bringing passion and well-being back to your career. The Challenge: Attend any of these events, engage with the content, and share your key takeaways on LinkedIn. Tag HBA Southwest and use the hashtag #HBASummerChallenge. Let’s show how we’re shaping the future of healthcare together! Are you up for the challenge? Go here to register https://ow.ly/F1xt50T1biG Let’s make this summer one of transformation and empowerment! #HealthcareLeadership #WomenInHealthcare #HBASouthwest #SummerChallenge

Hey everyone! 👋 The writer in me has taken a much-needed sabbatical, and is patiently waiting to break free. So, I've finally decided to unleash it. Now, here I am, committing to sharing my thoughts with you all on a regular basis with the intent to exchange ideas & foster engaging conversations. 🤗 I couldn't think of a better way to kick things off than by diving into a topic that's been at the forefront of discussions among healthcare professionals, policymakers, & beyond: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. It's a dynamic and ever-relevant conversation that I'm thrilled to explore together with all of you. ✍ 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 isn't just about clinical outcomes—it encompasses patient experience, safety measures, and adherence to best practices. But achieving it requires more than clinical expertise; it demands efficient resource utilisation and streamlined delivery systems. ✍ 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 often stands as a barrier for many seeking healthcare. Balancing cost containment measures with maintaining quality care is a constant challenge, impacting timely access to treatment. ✍ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 goes beyond physical proximity. It's about breaking down barriers—be it cultural, linguistic, or infrastructural—to ensure everyone can access the care they need. ✍ 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 & 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 are the backbone of any healthcare system. From frontline healthcare workers to administrative staff, each role is critical in delivering seamless care. ✍ 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 are vital for effective diagnosis and treatment. Yet, disparities in availability and investment can create gaps in healthcare access and outcomes. Recognising the interconnected nature of these elements is pivotal for advancing healthcare delivery worldwide. By addressing disparities in 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟, 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, and 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒, we can move closer to a future where optimal healthcare is accessible to all. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 💪🌍 #Healthcare #QualityCare #PatientExperience #PersonalisedCare #PatientSafety #HealthcareBestPractices #HealthcareChallenges #BreakingBarriers #Accessibility #Affordability #Equity

🌴 Closed for Vacation!🌴 The autumn congress season has finally wrapped up, and I’m officially taking time to rest. After tackling “the Big 4” – #ESC, #ESMO, #ECTRIMS, and #EADV – it’s safe to say it wasn’t a walk in the park. These international congresses are essential in their therapeutic fields, but they also require immense energy and focus. For years, I’ve made a commitment to myself: after every intense period of work, I pause. Not just because I deserve it (and I absolutely do!), but because rest is critical to sustaining high performance. You can’t go far on an empty tank. Without proper rest, #burnout becomes a real risk, no matter how passionate you are about your work. So, here’s my reminder to all of us: rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Take that break, recharge, and come back stronger. 💪 #RestToPerform #BurnoutPrevention #WorkLifeBalance #TimeToRecharge #SustainingPerformance

You know how it feels when you're trying to change the world, but the world seems to keep stinging back? 🐝 About a decade ago, I left my long-established career in cell biology and dived headfirst into healthcare. The task? To eliminate errors and increase the safety and quality of patient care. Taking a sabbatical at Harvard, I focused on learning about business administration, public health, and the elusive art of changing people's minds. I even wrote a book along the way, charting a five-point plan for healing our healthcare delivery system. 📘 The journey wasn't smooth. As the new director for quality and safety, I faced resistance just the way I did when I was a child trying to capture bees from my grandmother's honeysuckle bushes. The stings were painful but educational. These experiences shape you, helping understand that change often comes in small, non-threatening steps that people are willing to accept. As we collectively navigate the path toward improving healthcare, every small step counts. My journey from cell biology to spearheading healthcare safety has been filled with lessons that I believe can inspire and guide us all. Want to dive deeper into the strategies that can revolutionize patient care? Grab your copy to know more: https://lnkd.in/g9w4XaFd Together, let’s make a difference, one step at a time. #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareReform #HealthcareTransformation #MedicalExcellence

Always great to catch up with John Davidson, MBA, PA-C who I d considered the Godfather of APPs in NYU Langone Health. The #PAs and #NPs profession grew like a rocket ship under his leadership — with a robust leadership structure that transformed care delivery across the network. Despite leaving clinical medicine and NYU altogether since 2018, this organization still has a special place in my heart and I will always be thankful for the experiences. Hence I would still reach out from time to time to reconnect with el jefe. Who knows the healthcare is small community. 。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 Time management is such an important skillset that requires dilligence and discipline - making the illusion as if you have control of time. People often ask me how I juggle my time. I would say weekends are for my wife and kids, week days are for work, weeknights are for networking and in between is for catching up and connecting virtually. I try really hard to continuously connect with my friends and engage my entire network to the best of my ability. Making new friends is easy, maintaining them can be challenging — so choose wisely.

Celebrating One Year at Luminis Health! As I reflect on my first year as Vice President of Community Relations & Public Policy at Luminis Health, I’m grateful for the growth and learning that has taken place. Here are three key areas where I’ve seen significant development: Strategic Leadership: Over the past year, I’ve honed my ability to think strategically and make decisions that align with our organization’s mission. My advice to others? Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and lead with purpose. Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with community members, partners, and colleagues has been essential. Active listening, empathy, and collaboration have been my guiding principles. Remember, success is often a team effort! Adaptability: The healthcare landscape is ever-changing. I’ve learned to adapt quickly, stay informed, and pivot when necessary. My advice? Be open to change, stay curious, and never stop learning. Here’s to another year of growth, impact, and making a difference! #LuminisHealth #LeadershipDevelopment #AnniversaryReflections