Pinned“He Seemed To Be Writing Something.” — A Story For Mental Health Awareness WeekThere’s something about growing up in a waterfront community and seeing a view like this: this is a photo I took a few years ago of the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge. Every time I see a picture of this bridge — especially at night, it still haunts me. If you look…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Sep 17, 202215 Strategies You Can Use Right Now to Manage StressFeeling 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…Stress5 min readStress5 min read
Aug 23, 2022Not Retiring: “Mentoring”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…Healthcare3 min readHealthcare3 min read
Jul 8, 2022A Legacy: A QuiltI 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…Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Jul 5, 2022Got Stress In Your Healthcare Career?Do you feel like you’re constantly under pressure at work? Are you struggling to find ways to cope with the stress of your healthcare career? The Covid19 Pandemic has brought about several challenges for healthcare professionals across the country. “5 Tips to Navigate Your Stressful Healthcare Career” is a short…1 min read1 min read
Mar 17, 2022Are You Stressed Out? Learn How To Live a Stress-Free LifeMost 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…2 min read2 min read
Dec 29, 2021What’s It Worth? — The Cost of Burnout & Moral Stress in HealthcareThe 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”. …Healthcare3 min readHealthcare3 min read
Oct 13, 2021Not My Mom’s Healthcare CareerA 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…Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Oct 10, 2021Recognize When Children Are Stressed To Help Them CopeIt’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…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Jul 11, 2020Debrief Your Healthcare Team To Help Them Manage The Covid-19 PandemicReduce 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…Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
