The road to physician wellness
The Permanente Medical Groups work to foster a culture of wellness and improve physician wellness and resilience through a variety of initiatives.
Caring for those who provide care
As the health care industry faces staggering physician burnout statistics, the Permanente Medical Groups pursue a unified approach to addressing the issue, developing a wellness culture that puts doctors at the center.
The Healing Power of Gratitude
“Count your blessings.” We often hear this recommendation during times of turmoil, stress, or sadness in our lives.
The healing power of gratitude
Edward Ellison, MD, writes about the health benefits found in the simple task of expressing gratitude every day.Edward M. Ellison, MD, Discusses SCPMG’s Industry-leading Physician Wellness Programs
Dr. Ellison underscored the variety of SPCMG wellness programs for its more than 7,000 physicians, from stress management classes to meditation sessions.
Spring 2018 Edition of the Permanente Journal Now Available
In the latest edition of the Permanente Journal, Chief Quality Officer Michael Kanter, MD, writes about the importance of continual learning, and includes abstracts from the Kaiser Permanente National Quality Conference.
SCPMG Leads Trend of C-suite Officer to Promote Physician Wellness
Chief wellness officers aren’t necessarily a new position at most companies, but it is relatively new among health care organizations. Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), however, was one of…
Permanente Medical Groups Join the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Physician Wellness
The physician leaders of the Permanente Medical Groups release a statement on clinician well-being and resilience, and announce support of work with the National Academy of Medicine.
How Wellness Helps Healing Hands
Kimberley Wirsing, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon with the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, serves as an ambassador for physician wellness through her practice of mindfulness and yoga.
Fall Edition of the Permanente Journal Now Available
The latest edition of the Permanente Journal includes abstracts from the Kaiser Permanente 2017 National Quality Conference.