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Health and Wellness

Being | April 2025 | Issue 9

Our April 2025 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Embracing Joy' with a poem by Christine Evangelou and a spotlight on Rachel Balaban, The Warren Alpert Medical School's inaugural Artist in Residence.
Recently, Kelly Holder, PhD, led an interactive workshop, "Thriving in Academia: Leading through Uncertainty and Avoiding Burnout," designed to equip postdocs and early-career researchers with the tools to maintain well-being, build resilience, and lead projects effectively—even in times of uncertainty.

This event was co-sponsored by the Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs and the Carney Institute for Brain Science.
The Lunch & Be series aims to engage students and faculty/staff in different art practices co-led by artists from the community, whether it be through movement, music listening, observing art, or writing activities. April's session was lead by Naomi Raymond, LMHC LPMT, LCAT, MT-BC, a mental health counselor and music therapist at Revive Therapeutic Services.
Recently, Kelly Holder represented The Warren Alpert Medical School at the 2nd Annual Health Workforce Well-Being Day and Change Maker Summit at the National Academy of Science in Washington, DC. The Change Maker Campaign aims to advance the National Plan Priority Areas and spark a national movement to support health workforce well-being through facilitating collaboration, documenting impact, and amplifying solutions.
Health and Wellness

Dr. Wiggins Leads Yoga Classes for Medical Students

Doreen Wiggins, MD, MHL, FACOG, FACS, is a surgical oncologist at Brown Surgical Associates, Inc. She is an assistant clinical professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Join Dr. Kelly Holder and the Office of Well-Being for a transformational educational experience that tackles one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: burnout, featuring guest speakers, Drs. Darshan Mehta and Mick Krasner.
Health and Wellness

Being | March 2025 | Issue 8

Our March 2025 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Navigating Life’s Uncertainties' with a poem by Langston Hughes and a spotlight on Reforming Mental Health Questions in Healthcare Credentialing.
Health and Wellness

Well-Being Mini-Grant Flooded with Applicants

Due to the volume of applications received before the deadline, we have closed the Well-Being Mini-Grant Program for this cycle. We are thrilled by the enthusiasm and innovative proposals aimed at improving well-being culture, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change within the Division of Biology & Medicine. Thank you to everyone who applied! Stay tuned for updates on funded projects and future opportunities.
Health and Wellness

Being | February 2025 | Issue 7

Our February 2025 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Self-Love' with a poem by Pauli Murray and a spotlight on the upcoming Physician Well-Being Symposium.