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Mary Wierusz, MD
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Fight burnout by seeing each decision through well-being lens

Learn how Mary Wierusz, MD, medical director of clinical wellness for the Washington Permanente Medical Group, keeps well-being front and center.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

5 keys to flexing your learning style as a resident physician

Mastering clinical content while carrying a full resident workload is tough. A Geisinger emergency physician outlines five essential tips.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Thriving in Residency
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5 MIN READ

This pediatrician speaks up for Mississippi moms, infants

Hattiesburg Clinic’s Anita Henderson, MD, the MSMA, and many others spent years pushing to expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum. Now it is law.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

With MAs in short supply, this health system is creating its own

Baptist Health Medical Group in Kentucky and Southern Indiana draws from its own administrative staff to train new medical assistants (MAs).

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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16 MIN READ

Reducing burnout and mental health stigma for physicians with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reducing physician burnout and mental health stigma.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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16 MIN READ

Reducing burnout and mental health stigma for physicians with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reducing physician burnout and mental health stigma.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD
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4 MIN READ

To ease physician burnout, ditch the stigma against getting help

Barriers exist to seeking mental health care. “It shouldn’t be that way,” says U.S. surgeon general. Leadership is key, as shown at Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians share how to prevent UTIs.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 MIN READ

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight