In October, Dr Kelly Holder represented The Warren Alpert Medical School at the Fourth National Summit on Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals hosted by The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr Holder was joined by Greg Salgueiro, MS, RD, LDN where they presented on the recent Suicide in Healthcare Conference held at The Medical School in September.

Our November 2024 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Gratitude' with a poem by William Cutter and a spotlight on the efforts by Drs. Stump & Musial to give students the opportunity to learn more about food, nutrition, and how to prepare healthy meals.

This November, add your leaf to Gratitude Tree located in the atrium of The Warren Alpert Medical School. Take a moment to share what you're thankful for and watch our community's appreciation bloom. Science shows gratitude isn't just good for the soul—it's great for your health too! Stop by and be part of this heartwarming tradition. Every leaf makes our tree (and our community) stronger.

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. Yesterday's session was lead by Rachel Balaban, a Teaching Associate at The Warren Alpert Medical School where she works with medical students focusing on the importance of movement and dance.

Our October 2024 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Embracing Fall: Staying Healthy and Connected to Nature' with a poem by Elise Paschen and a spotlight on Nature Rx, a website helping folks find greenspaces.

Each year, the Brown healthcare community participates in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Last Sunday, Kelly Holder from the Office of Well-Being, as well as many more in our community, raised over $2,000 to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

September 25, the Office of Well-Being hosted the annual Suicide in Healthcare and Science conference. This year saw over 400 attendees, both in-person and virtual, concentrating on the theme "From Awareness to Action." Keynote speaker Srijan Sen, MD, PhD spoke on "Reducing Depression and Suicide Risk in Training Physicians."

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. Yesterday's session was lead by Aubrey Atwater. A member of Hasbro Children's Hospital's Healing Arts team, Atwater brought stories, songs, and activities that promote comfort and well-being.

Our September 2024 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Suicide Awareness Month' with a poem by Langston Hughes and a spotlight on last year's Suicide Prevention Conference.

Yesterday, the Well-Being Program hosted our first annual "Fun in the Sun Day" at Ittleson Quad. The event, hosted by the Al's Pals and The Warren Alpert Medical School Senate, was a day full of outdoor games, barbecue, and other fun activities! Red Academy took home the ultimate trophy and year long bragging rights!

Our August 2024 newsletter is available! This issue's theme is 'resilience' with a found poem by Kent Keith/Mother Teresa and a spotlight on the Student Health Council.

Facing unprecedented levels of burnout, clinicians are working together to topple systems and reclaim the joy of a career in medicine.