April 1, 2022Friday Advocacy in action Lorna Breen Act signed into law by President Biden President Joe Biden signs the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law.
March 1, 2022Tuesday advocacymental health Taking action The Lorna Breen Act: Why mental health matters In a time where the risk of suicide is two times higher for physicians than the general population, physician advocacy has helped create concrete change via the Lorna Breen Act. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Dec. 1, 2021Wednesday Advocacy Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act moves to full House of Representatives The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved an amended version of the bill.
Aug. 11, 2021Wednesday Advocacy in action Senate passes Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Advocacy from the osteopathic medical profession helped contribute to the act‘s success in the Senate.
May 1, 2023Monday DO & student voicesmental health Breaking trauma cycles Therapy: A returning back to home I was drawn to the inner workings of the subconscious and wanted to understand why I was the way I was and how it would impact my relationship with the world around me.
May 1, 2023Monday mental health Mental health matters A candid approach to improving resident and physician mental health Nearly 63% of physicians experienced burnout in 2021. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Alex Sher, OMS III, speaks to Harold Levine, DO, about EAPs and other resources to help improve physician mental health.
May 1, 2023Monday mental health Improving well-being Physician and medical student mental health update: Has the situation improved as the pandemic comes to an end? After years of pandemic-related strain, physicians are finally experiencing some relief. Vania Manipod, DO, explores how physician and med student mental health has fared since the pandemic has eased.
May 2, 2022Monday rural medicine Health care policy Bill addresses rural health care access and physicians’ medical school debt The Rural America Health Corps Act would provide physicians with $200K in loan repayment for practicing in a rural area for five years. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
May 1, 2022Sunday burnouthealth carephysician burnout Defining burnout Is burnout the correct term to use? To move forward and advocate for change, it is imperative that we come to a consensus and unite on a standardized term. Burnout By Vania Manipod, DO
April 1, 2022Friday DO & student voicesNational Doctors Daysocial media Celebrating physicians The history of National Doctors’ Day and what it means to social media With the increased use of social media, it has been a trend to highlight health systems that have done a great job in celebrating the physicians at their institutions. What's Trending By Hala Sabry, DO