Ruth Chang, MD, shares 4 major signs of clinician burnout
Northwest Permanente’s chief people officer discusses how to identify and prevent burnout at a Health Action Alliance virtual event.
AMA interviews Northwest Permanente chief people officer on physician wellness
T. Ruth Chang says the keys to avoiding physician burnout include building a culture of wellness, optimizing the efficiency and efficacy of practice, and bringing joy and meaning to work.
PermanenteDocs Chat on physician mental fatigue in a pandemic
Watch a replay of this Facebook Live chat with guest Ashley Zucker, MD, of Southern California Permanente Medical Group on addressing physician stress during the latest Omicron surge.
Permanente physicians find strength through peers
Peer support across the Permanente Medical Groups is more important than ever as physicians and medical teams continue to navigate a pandemic that has lasted longer than anyone expected.
Podcast: A foundation for physician wellness
The Permanente Medicine Podcast with Chris Grant welcomes Permanente wellness leaders who discuss the importance of supporting physician wellness through the challenges of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and physician wellness: the path forward
From the outset of the pandemic, physicians and other health care professionals have navigated long hours in the hospital away from family, additional patient workloads, and daily fears of becoming seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. As a result, the…
From the front lines: Fueling the fight against COVID-19 with hope and happiness
Dennis Truong, MD, assistant medical director of Telemedicine at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, shares moments of inspiration during the challenging days of coronavirus.
Physician well-being highlighted in stories on mental health and patient portal inboxes
Two articles released this week spotlighted the growing concern over physician burnout in the United States, quoting Permanente leaders and researchers who are drawing attention on what can be done to address physician well-being.
Harmonizing physician wellness through music
Permanente doctors connect with their love of music, striking new notes so they can better care for their patients.
Permanente Medical Groups Present at 2018 International Conference on Physician Health
Physicians and leaders from the various Permanente Medical Groups recently presented at the 2018 International Conference on Physician Health in Toronto, Canada, highlighting successful PMG programs that address physician health and wellness.