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Physician mental health and well-being with Stefanie Simmons, MD
AMA Update
English - July 19, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB - ★★★★ - 55 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Life Sciences ama covid covid symptoms cdc covid-19 kids getting vaccinated pfizer vaccination fda medical experts Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation joins to discuss the realities of physician burnout and shares advice on seeking mental health services as a healthcare professional. Stefanie Simmons, MD, is also an emergency department physician and vice president of clinician engagement for Envision Healthcare’s national medical group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
💪 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/
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