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Mental Health in the Workplace
HR Pulse Article
[HR Pulse Article] Today, depression is the number-one cause of medical disability among Americans age 14 to 441, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting it as the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. And, the issue is growing, with more than 300 million Americans living with depression, a number that has increased 18% between 2005 and 2015. It is estimated one in five American adults experience mental health problems in any given year.2 In addition to the harmful impact on individual lives and families, the financial repercussion in terms of lost productive hours and benefits to employers is colossal.
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.
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.
The Evolving Roles of Chaplains in Health Care Well-Being
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.
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.
Strengthening the Health Care Workforce: Strategies for Now, Near and Far Report
As we chart a new path together, we have developed this new resource – under the guidance of the AHA Board of Trustees’ Task Force on Workforce and with input from many members of the Association – to help hospitals navigate workforce challenges and opportunities, as well as highlight strategies and resources to assist on these pivotal efforts.