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Customized well-being support programs are crucial in healthcare, recognizing the diverse roles and challenges within and emphasizing the absence of a one-size-fits-all solution.
In this episode, Jennifer Bickel, the Chief Wellness Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center, dives deep into the intricate world of wellness and explores the silent crisis of burnout among healthcare professionals. Jennifer shares her experiences and the challenges that come with balancing work, family life, and self-care, shedding light on the guilt many professionals feel when prioritizing their own well-being. She talks about the significance of resilience and tailored support systems, emphasizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to burnout. Renee and Jen also discuss the vital role of leaders in healthcare to lead by example, showing vulnerability and prioritizing their well-being to foster a healthier work culture. Jen shares the importance of story-telling alongside data in enacting change, the dangers of a siloed approach to wellness, and the need to understand and address the specific injuries brought on by different roles in the healthcare industry.
So, get ready to reflect, learn, and perhaps even change how you approach wellness in your life and work.
Dr. Jennifer Bickel, FAAN FAHS, is a Senior Member in the Department of Neuro-Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. She is a neurologist with over 15 years of clinical and research experience in headache medicine. As a former Headache Section Chief at Children’s Mercy Hospital, she developed and led a large multi-disciplinary team that provided comprehensive care to thousands of patients with headaches a year. Dr. Bickel has been nationally recognized for her work in headache advocacy, research, and education. She is also a medical acupuncturist with a focus on headache and pain relief. She is a leader in the American Academy of Neurology including serving as the chair for the Wellness Subcommittee and on the editorial advisory board for Neurology Today. She has received multiple awards in her career for clinical care, mentorship, and leadership. Dr. Bickel serves as the Chief Wellness Officer at Moffitt, where she oversees the development of systems and programs that promote the well-being of our clinicians, researchers, and other team members.
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