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via ACS As the healthcare landscape in the US becomes increasingly corporatized,1 bureaucracy is growing, and budgetary control and the locus of healthcare decision-making are moving farther away for the individual clinical practitioner. For most of the latter half of the 20th century, healthcare decision-making, specifically decisions about direction, mission, and [...]

Burnout in the workplace is a rising concern across many industries, but it’s especially prevalent in healthcare. Nurses have experienced a significant increase in recent years due in part to the nursing shortage, which puts extra tasks and responsibility on nursing staff. This stress can cause exhaustion and job dissatisfaction [...]

Physician burnout, a pressing healthcare issue, affects doctors’ well-being and patient care. Recent studies show alarming burnout rates among healthcare professionals, with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment being leading factors. To address this, our communities must recognize burnout signs in healthcare teams. Recognizing the Signs of Physician [...]

Medical students and residents work long hours, are under significant amounts of stress, and often struggle with work-life balance. It should come as no surprise they’re susceptible to burnout just like physicians. In fact, what may be surprising is their burnout rates are about the same — both landing at [...]

In this episode of the JoyMed Podcast, Melina is joined by Dr. Art Saavedra, Dean of VCU School of Medicine. Dr. Saavedra and Melina explore the critical issue of burnout in medical training and beyond. They discuss the root causes of burnout and how medical schools can address them [...]

In this episode of the JoyMed Podcast, host Melina Davis explores the day to day rewards and challenges of nursing. This frontline perspective acknowledges the obstacles of nursing shortages and workplace dangers, while sharing some advice on solving burnout. Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify Special Guests Morgan McDowell, [...]

November 17th marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a day dedicated to those who have lost loved ones to suicide. It highlights the importance of connection, support, and raises awareness of resources for individuals navigating the difficult journey of grief and healing.  Suicide continues to be one of the leading [...]

RICHMOND, VA – SafeHaven®, a program of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), announce the launch of a podcast for clinicians focused on solving the challenges of today’s medical practice environment. Titled “JoyMed,” and hosted by MSV CEO and Executive Vice President Melina Davis, the podcast is intended to [...]

As mentioned in previous SafeHaven articles, healthcare workers are the backbone of our communities, tirelessly providing care and support to those in need. However, we also know that the demands of their work, the long hours, and exposure to traumatic situations, can take a significant toll on their mental [...]