Heather Farley appointed director of Provider Wellbeing
Heather Farley, M.D., FACEP, has been appointed director of Provider Well-being for Christiana Care Health System. The post Heather Farley appointed director of Provider Wellbeing appeared first on...
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Having a ruff day? Paws to de-stress!
Pet therapy helps to reduce stress and anxiety for patients through a popular program at Christiana Care, but a visit by furry friends on Dec. 7 just for staff was something new. The post Having a ruff...
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Winter break for interns explores mindfulness, relaxation, coping skills
The life of an intern — a doctor in the first year of post-medical-school training — includes plenty of hard work and stress. In February, interns at Christiana Care were treated to a special time-out...
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Center for Provider Wellbeing examines ‘burnout’ phenomena among doctors
More than half of physicians in the United States experience symptoms of burnout, according to several studies. That includes depersonalization, emotional exhaustion and feeling that their...
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OASIS room provides space for hospital staff to refocus and reenergize
In the fast-paced Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Christiana Hospital there is an OASIS — a quiet, tranquil room where staff members can take a few minutes to regroup, refresh and reflect. “It’s...
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Conference addresses emotional toll on palliative care providers
Heather L. Farley, M.D., FACEP, an Emergency Department physician and director of Provider Wellbeing, spoke to the Delaware Quality of Life Coalition during its conference on April 20 about the...
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Christiana Care to participate in national provider well-being initiative
Christiana Care has been selected to participate in National Initiative VI: Stimulating a Culture of Well-Being in the Clinical Learning Environment, sponsored by the Alliance of Independent Academic...
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Resilience expert defines health care provider burnout and how to avoid it
“Burnout, at its core, is the impaired ability to experience positive emotion,” said J. Bryan Sexton, Ph.D., director of the Patient Safety Center at Duke University Health System, whose presentation,...
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Preventing burnout and finding joy in practice
As a doctor in the Emergency Department at Christiana Care Health System for 16 years, Heather Farley, M.D., FACEP, saw patients every day who were sick and suffering, victims of illness and violence....
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‘Do No Harm’ film screening sparks powerful conversations about physician...
Documentary filmmaker Robyn Symon’s film “Do No Harm” takes a hard look at the growing problem of physician burnout—job stress and fatigue that can lead to mental and physical exhaustion, and in some...
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The Thank You Project
Recently Devon Stansbury walked into a room at Christiana Hospital to a standing ovation. The 33-year-old was there to thank the caregivers who saved her life after she experienced a pulmonary embolism...
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Take care of yourself too
A pioneer in promoting provider wellbeing, Christiana Care partners with its physicians and other caregivers to create a satisfying work environment that supports their ability to deliver high quality...
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Union Hospital named to “Healthiest Maryland Businesses” list
For the fourth year in a row, ChristianaCare, Union Hospital has earned the Gold Level Award from Healthiest Maryland Businesses for its Work on Wellness program for its employees. Healthiest Maryland...
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Forbes ranks ChristianaCare No. 1 employer in Delaware
Forbes, the popular American business magazine, has ranked ChristianaCare as the No. 1 employer in the State of Delaware in its second annual list of America’s best employers by state. ChristianaCare...
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ChristianaCare Collaboration Wins $50,000 Grant for Health Care Worker...
ChristianaCare won a $50,000 grant to support the mental health and well-being of health care workers at the second annual Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) competition. DHSA solicited proposals...
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Forbes Ranks ChristianaCare as 5th Best Health System to Work for in U.S.
Forbes magazine ranked ChristianaCare as the fifth best health system to work for in the United States in its list of America’s Best Large Employers 2021. ChristianaCare also ranked as the 29th best...
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ChristianaCare Recognized with Governor’s Compassionate Champion Award
ChristianaCare was recognized by the State of Delaware as a recipient of the 2021 Governor’s Compassionate Champion Award, given to individuals and organizations that go above and beyond in providing...
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ChristianaCare Recognized With 2021 Joy in Medicine Distinction
ChristianaCare has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. The distinction recognizes health systems that demonstrate a...
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‘Bake the Night Away’ Sweetens the Day for Health Care Workers
With the holiday season in full swing and a feeling of gratitude in the air, culinary students from Delcastle Technical High School donated baked goods to support ChristianaCare caregivers who have...
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National Guard Reports for Duty at ChristianaCare
At 7:30 a.m. today, the National Guard arrived in uniform at Christiana and Wilmington hospitals and got right to work. They lifted and transported patients, sanitized rooms and equipment, delivered...
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