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.
Narrative medicine: Letting our patients tell their story
Bob Climko, MD, writes about the importance of really listening to patients.
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.
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 the first to appoint a chief physician wellness officer six…