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Congratulations to the annual award winners for the positions of Vice President of Operations (VPO), Director of Operations (DOO) and Practice Manager (PM). The VPO Education Committee and VPO Council of TeamHealth announced the winners this week. These individuals have proven excellence and success in managing the multiple operational challenges in healthcare today. They demonstrate the values and cultural pillars that TeamHealth is built upon in order to support the providers who care for the most important people in healthcare today– our patients. VPO of the Year - Steven McKie, SEG Anesthesia DOO of the Year - Barb Dykema, Specialty Services PM of the Year - Carrie Seeley, South Business Unit PAC
Today we celebrate the founding of The United States Air Force 76 years ago. We thank all courageous service members who have fought and sacrificed for the country on this day and every day! Thank you for your dedication and your service. TeamHealth is proud to support and honor our veteran associates and their families through our Veterans Employee Resource Group. Learn more about the group and other DEI initiatives.
Today recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession, often working in high-stress environments and battling a number of mental obstacles. In this video, Dr. Jody Crane, Chief Medical Officer, stresses why recognizing this day is increasingly important in an industry like healthcare. Dr. Crane shares why seeking support when needed is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of strength and encourages those suffering to ask for help. If you or a loved one is suffering, there are resources available. Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
We want to commend NAHSE (National Association of Health Service Executives) Houston’s 2022 Senior Advisory Board Member of the Year and TeamHealth Vice President of Development Rex M. Everett who was integral in organizing and kicking off the inaugural NAHSE Houston Men’s and Women’s “Winning Together” Conference this past weekend. Discussion topics during this day-long event included The Future of Technology (ChatGPT, AI) in Healthcare, Navigating Gender Politics, Financial Literacy, and a panel discussion on DEI in Healthcare and the Current Social Climate with DEI Director Debra L. Lacy, Ed.D., participating as a panelist. Thank you for representing TeamHealth and for advancing the discussions on the future of healthcare.
Dedicated, in-house OB/GYN Hospitalists ensure labor and delivery patients receive care sooner, reducing risk for mothers and babies while improving patient outcomes. Learn more about our innovative OB/GYN Hospitalist program.
A facility in New Albany, Indiana, struggled for years with surges in average length of stay and sought to improve their critical care services. Following the partnership with TeamHealth in 2022, the facility was able to make significant improvements to areas including, ventilator utilization, patient flow and infection control. In this case study, Dr. Mahmud Zamlut, Facility Medical Director, Critical Care, shares how the partnership exceeded expectations and yielded significant results in their ICU care, positively impacting patient care and the overall facility performance. Learn more about how outsourcing clinical services with us can provide opportunities for growth and success.
As we approach the end of summer and beginning of fall, it’s peak time to take proactive measures to protect against the flu. In our latest article, TeamHealth’s Emerging Infectious Disease Taskforce shares predictions for this year’s influenza season, provides insight on the ongoing impact of COVID-19 cases on the transmission of influenza globally and discusses when is best to get your flu vaccine. Read more.
Patriot Day is a time to honor and remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. As we commemorate the lives lost and forever changed that day, we share deep gratitude for the front-line heroes who responded to the call that day. Let us #neverforget their courage, sacrifice and bravery.
Today recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day. The day was established in 2003, in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), and actively aims to spread the message that suicide can be prevented. Lives lost to suicide create a rippling devastation to families, communities and nations. If you or a loved one is suffering, there is help available. Contact the 988 suicide and crisis hotline for 24/7 support, that is both free and confidential. Learn more.
Our TeamHealth team sponsored and participated in the Knoxville Heart Walk held at the Knoxville Zoo in August. The walk, hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA), encourages family and friends to get moving and to actively live a heart healthy lifestyle, while also raising money for heart disease research. If you would like to donate, the AHA is still accepting donations. Click here to learn more.
