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TeamHealth is proud to announce Richard Juman, PsyD, Director of Behavioral Health Policy and Regulations, has been named co-chair of AMDA’s new Behavioral Health Council. The goal of the council is to center behavioral health services within the post-acute care space, providing integration of care and improving patient outcomes. Read more from co-chairs Richard Juman, PsyD, and Lea Watson, MD, MPH.
Please join us in congratulating Ericka Powell, MD, on receiving the 2021 Emerging Leader Award by Temple University, one of the highest alumni honors presented by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Dr. Powell will also become the first woman of color to be named President of the Medical Staff at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital and was recently named to the Alumni Board of Directors at Franklin and Marshall College. TeamHealth appreciates Dr. Powell’s driven leadership and congratulates her on these outstanding recognitions!
Our world-class operating team includes physician leaders who help drive our mission of practice made perfect. As a part of TeamHealth, our clinicians have access to resources and support to help them achieve their clinical and leadership goals. Ben Thompson, MD, MBA, SFHM, Facility Medical Director, discusses the opportunities available to clinicians considering a path in leadership.
TeamHealth is proud to congratulate Dr. Tiffany Remsing, Facility Medical Director, OB/GYN, on being named an Outstanding OB/GYN Leader in Texas by ACOG. Dr. Remsing has been awarded for her outstanding leadership and inspiring passion through a survey of her peers. “I'm honored to be recognized for my work as part of the team,” says Dr. Remsing. Join us in congratulating Dr. Remsing for this prestigious award!
Clinicians across the country have experienced the burdensome emotional and physical toll of COVID-19. “Clinicians feel a greater sense of stigma about accessing mental health treatment and are much less likely to engage in counseling or therapy,” says Dr. Heather Owen, Chief Clinical Officer, Emergency Medicine, who recently talked to Becker’s Hospital Review about best practices and lessons learned on clinician wellness during COVID-19.
TeamHealth clinicians have led with their shoulders since vaccines became available and have continued to fight against vaccine hesitancy in their communities. Access to any of the three existing vaccines can provide protection for you and your loved ones against COVID-19. “As an emergency physician in downtown Tacoma, I’ve seen firsthand how this devastating disease can ravage patients and tear families apart. Believe me when I say I did not hesitate when a vaccine was offered to me,” says Nathan Schlicher, MD, Emergency Medicine. Read more from Dr. Schlicher on why it’s time to set aside vaccine hesitancy.
Every April, we recognize Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to honor the diversity creating the remarkable tapestry of local, national and global communities. At TeamHealth, it’s the foundation of who we are. In our mission to deliver exceptional quality patient care through an operating team made up of talented clinicians, we recognize and honor that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do because we gain strength through learning, listening and engaging with the differences that make us all unique. TeamHealth’s commitment to diversity and inclusion shines in programs like our Women in Leadership Group, Veteran’s Employee Resource Group and Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Beyond these programs, these principles are embedded into our culture: we serve, we’re resilient, we’re persistent, we’re innovative, we’re compassionate, and we act with integrity. Read more about Celebrate Diversity Month from Eric Norman, TeamHealth Chief Human Resources Officer.
TeamHealth’s world-class operating team includes 16,000+ clinicians, including physician-leaders who are passionate about serving patients. Recently, David K. Samanie, MD, Senior Vice President, TeamHealth Anesthesia, discussed his path to medicine, shared an anesthesiology experience close to the heart and offered insights for up-and-coming physicians. Read more from Dr. Samanie’s interview with ASA Monitor.
Congratulations to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jody Crane for his nomination as one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives. We are so thankful for his leadership and humility as he says, “This nomination and any votes really represent our entire team of clinicians who have served on the frontline of care during the pandemic.” Help us congratulate Dr. Crane and TeamHealth clinicians nationwide by voting now.
On National Doctors’ Day and to close out our celebration of physicians, we want to say two simple words again – thank you. To physicians nationwide, we are grateful for your unrelenting courage while facing an unthinkable opponent. We know the strain, sadness and loss have been burdensome, but we have immense gratitude for your persistence in the fight, saving countless lives and keeping communities safe. As we move into the future with hope, we will continue to show our appreciation for your dedication to patients. Thank you to all physicians and your families for your sacrifices, heroism and unwavering compassion for the communities you serve. Happy National Doctors’ Day!
