Five Steps to Avoid Burnout at Work
I was recently interviewed by PR News about how PR pros and agencies cope with COVID-19 stress. In today's fast-paced society the concept of coping with stress in the workplace…
Use Exercise to Increase Your Body’s Ability to Heal
We’ve all been told that adding regular physical activity to our lives greatly benefits all aspects of well-being, both mental and physical. Exercise stresses the body, specifically the heart, lungs,…
The Military Caregiver’s Companion: Self-Care for Health in Mind, Body & Spirit
This guidebook is here to support all military caregivers no matter your relationship to the person you are caring for or when they served.
The Caregiver’s Companion – Caring for your Mind, Body & Spirit
This guidebook is based on scientific research and other caregiver's personal experiences. It walks you through the four areas of your life that are key to being at your best. These are your sense of self - who you are - your choices, your circle of support and your relationship with the outside world.
How to Make the Most Out of Your Role as a Caregiver
As a caregiver, you have a unique set of needs and great strengths that help you navigate your journey. Caregivers face a constantly evolving role that changes with the health…
Healing the Healer: How to Conquer Burnout through Self-Care
When Wayne B. Jonas, MD, started practicing medicine in 1981, he was the only physician responsible for two entire battalions and their families – about 4,000 people. He learned quickly…
Using the Personal Health Inventory With Your Patients
Uncovering what matters Whole person health has come a long way. When we first developed the Personal Health Inventory (PHI), this tool was revolutionary. Asking patients about what mattered in…
Helping Cancer Survivors Be Well: An Integrative Oncology Leadership Collaborative Case Study
The Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is a community cancer center that delivers hands-on, personalized care and advanced medicine to the Lancaster community. The cancer institute supports the mind, body, and spirit of patients and their families.
Cancer Health Care Disparities: An Integrative Oncology Leadership Collaborative Case Study
During the Integrative Oncology Leadership Collaborative, the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center team focused on addressing health care disparities among cancer patients by planning group medical visits, beginning work to offer patient resources in Spanish, and working to make integrative medicine accessible to more cancer patients. The team moved toward offering integrative oncology.
Matching Patients with the Right Supportive Care Programs at the Right Time: Integrative Oncology Leadership Collaborative Case Study
During the Integrative Oncology Leadership Collaborative, the Inova Schar Cancer Institute team began to shift the focus from disease-specific care to whole person care by piloting the Personal Health Inventory (PHI) in one clinic and using this as an opportunity to better understand patients’ integrative care needs from day one.