Feeling Stressed? You’re not alone. According to the American Institute of Stress, stress is one of the leading causes of illness in the United States, costing employers an estimated $300 billion annually due to burnout and stress-related health problems. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to deal with stress that…

Dr. Anthony Fauci — not retiring — mentoring. The value of mentoring in healthcare & research? Priceless. 1992: My parents are sailing to Cuttyhunk, a small island off the Massachusetts coast. When they get in and anchor the boat, dad suddenly loses consciousness and falls flat on the boat's deck…

I still feel nauseous when I think about it. Four years ago, when my mom died, the assisted living facility where she lived gave me 30 days to pack her belongings and move them out of her small apartment. As much as it seemed like 30 days was a long…

Most people will experience stress at some point in their lives. It usually shows up when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like we’re not in control. Stress can have both positive and negative effects. It can motivate us to accomplish goals, but it can also lead to burnout if we’re…

The burnout healthcare professionals are experiencing from the Covid19 Pandemic is staggering. Just look at the numbers. In September 2020, National Nurses United reported that “there were more than 1700 Health Care Worker deaths”. Additionally, Medscape has hosted an “In Memoriam” webpage that holds thousands of more names (and links…

A few days ago I was reading an article written in April of this year on the “7 Nurse Retention Strategies You Can Use Now”. The paragraph that stood out the most to me was this one: “It’s estimated that over 260,000 nurses leave the profession annually and are not…

It’s tempting for grown-ups to remember childhood as an idyllic time. Sometimes, we may think that since children don’t have to worry about paying the bills, keeping a job, cleaning the home, or keeping their family on schedule, they can’t possibly have any problems. Thinking along these lines is counterproductive…

Reduce stress and increase the retention of your experienced, top-notch healthcare team throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Who Is This For? Physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians, every professional in your hospital who is working on the front lines throughout the Covid19 pandemic. Why Is It Important?: There are four reasons to…