Tag: wellbeing
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President’s letter: Addressing mental health in medicine
Read More: President’s letter: Addressing mental health in medicineBrigitta Robinson, MD, FACS President, Colorado Medical Society Mental health has been a theme throughout my medical career, whether it was named that or not. Like many physicians, I learned early that stress was part of the job. Long hours, high stakes, and constant responsibility have always been present – especially in surgery and academic…
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Physician health programs: More different than you might think
Read More: Physician health programs: More different than you might thinkScott Humphreys, MD Medical Director, Colorado Physician Health Program Last month, Physician Health Programs (PHPs) from the United States and Canada met in Baltimore for our annual educational conference. Every year when I attend this meeting, I come away with the same thought: we are fortunate in Colorado to have such a robust PHP. What…
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Colorado moves past stigma in medical licensing, but some work remains
Read More: Colorado moves past stigma in medical licensing, but some work remainsBobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association Removing stigmatizing language on Colorado’s medical licensing application is essential to support physicians at every stage of their careers. The Colorado Legislature agreed to that premise last year by enacting Colorado House Bill 25-1176. This law ensures that the Colorado medical licensing application is free from stigmatizing and…
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Final Word: 14 peaks and the climb back
Read More: Final Word: 14 peaks and the climb backTracee Metcalfe, MD On Oct. 5, 2024, I stood on the summit of Shishapangma in Tibet and became the first American woman, and third American ever, to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. It had taken nearly 10 years and 21 expeditions to get there. But the harder climb, the one no one…
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Lies my brain tells me
Read More: Lies my brain tells meLaura F. Martin, MD, Associate Medical Director, Colorado Physician Health Program (CPHP) “I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.”– Emo Philips I love this quote. Not only because I am a psychiatrist and partial to all things brain, but…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Read More: September is National Suicide Prevention MonthSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 17 was National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. More than half of physicians know a physician who has considered, attempted or died by suicide. We can all help prevent physician suicide by helping to promote evidence-based resources that support physician wellbeing and mental health, and shifting the paradigm from…
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Take action to prevent physician suicide
Read More: Take action to prevent physician suicideToday, Sept. 17, is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay). #NPSADay is a reminder and a call to action to make time to talk – and to act – so physicians’ struggles don’t become mental health emergencies. The Colorado Medical Society is proud to take action to prevent physician suicide by sharing resources to help…