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New cases in India are surging past 400,000 per day in what is the world’s worst outbreak of COVID to date. Patients are dying as hospitals run out of basic medical supplies and oxygen. For more information, or to make a donation, go to https://iacswa.org/donate/.
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If you are a health care worker who has been impacted by COVID-19 related stress, we invite you to participate in this study being conducted by Dr. Rebecca Hendrickson, trauma researcher at the University of Washington/VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The study aims to analyze the impact of COVID and how to better provide protections against the stressful impact of the pandemic. […]
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The King County Medical Society helps health care workers not affiliated with hospitals find COVID-19 vaccination sites. Learn More
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Learn more about how hospitals across the country are responding to the mental health effects of COVID-19 on their staff. #covid-19 #mentalhealth Read On
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What can we learn from Italy and China about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in front line workers? #physicianwellness #covid-19 Read Now
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Caring for Caregivers: WSMA resources to help sustain health professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit Now
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Thank you for helping us stay well during this difficult time Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) !
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WPHP has put together a variety of recovery support resources accessible during this period of social distancing and stay at home orders. ASAM COVID-19 Support Group Recommendations Mental Health Survival Guide for Physicians During COVID-19 Upcoming Online Class: Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals National Academy of Medicine COVID-19 Response Resources to support the health and well-being […]
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It is more important than ever that physicians take care of themselves in this crisis. It’s also becoming more and more difficult to access one’s regular supports and self-care activities. We hope this is a helpful support to our physicians during this difficult time. https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/mental-health-survival-guide-physicians-during-covid-19
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Join Mindfulness Northwest every Tuesday from April 7-28, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for an investigation of mindfulness from the inside out. This online module includes 5 sessions based on based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Students can learn from home while earning up to 14 CME credits. For more information
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WSMA has great resources on COVID-19 for health care professionals to reference. Please check out this video from WSMA’s president, Dr. Hirota or visit their informational page. Visit Page
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This event has been postponed. Health care providers looking for a rejuvenating and informative day with a wellness expert should check out this awesome opportunity! Join Diane Hetrick on March 28th for A Day of Compassion Cultivation Practice. This workshop includes compassion practices, guided meditations, and exercises to integrate into your life. Learn more
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Join Dr. Bundy at the upcoming UW Medicine Update in Hospital Medicine. Dr. Bundy will be sharing on physician burnout as part of this event that is targeted for practitioners who take care of hospitalized general medicine patients. Learn more
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