At Renown Health, we often discuss the importance of both healthcare – how we treat people when they are sick or injured – and health – how we keep people well in their mind, body and spirit. This conversation is as important for the patients we serve as it is for our healthcare providers.
It’s well known that the medical field can impose challenging and even unhealthy expectations for healthcare workers. Long hours and physically and emotionally demanding work can lead to burnout. Yet, until recently, these issues were rarely discussed openly.
Because the role of healthcare providers is to care for other people, they may feel uncomfortable asking for help themselves. The good news is that more and more physicians and professional associations are talking about burnout. Hospitals are also taking action to address concerns like mental and emotional fatigue.
We need our workforce to be healthy in mind, body and spirit. That’s why we support our team by educating them on the warning signs of burnout. Renown Health also trains management-level employees to care for those who need help. We encourage employees to talk openly about these challenges and encourage them to access the many services available to our employees that can help them live well.
Caring for people is central to Renown Health’s mission. We believe this applies to both our patients and our teammates.
New Inpatient Addiction Medicine Consultations for Substance Use Disorders
Renown Health has established a new inpatient consultation-liaison service with board-certified physicians to address the needs of community members facing substance use disorders (SUD). This initiative aims to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in a supportive environment while also collaborating with hospitalists to strengthen best practices in the treatment of patients with substance use disorders.
Can Stress and Depression Affect Your Heart? Yes—Here’s How
Most people focus on blood pressure, cholesterol, and exercise when thinking about heart health. However, your emotional well-being is just as important. Problems like ongoing stress and depression can raise your risk of heart disease, heart attacks and other serious health issues.
Mission in Motion: Advancements in Behavioral Health Crisis Care
When the Renown Crisis Care Center (RCCC) reopened in November, it marked a significant milestone for behavioral health services in our community. At the heart of that success was the leadership and dedication of Jimmy Lao, MSN, CCRN, CNE, Director of Nursing, Emergency Services at Renown Health.
