One of the very best things about the MSHS Experience this year was hearing from so many of you about what it takes to deliver the best possible care to our patients and community. One topic that came up repeatedly was having more access to wellness resources. As care providers, while we are focused on caring for others, we can neglect to take care of ourselves. And the link between our own well-being and our ability to be our best for our patients is quite clear.
We offer a variety of wellness activities on campus thanks in part to the incredible partnership of the MSBI-1199 Labor Management Wellness Committee. This committee meets regularly to assess our offerings and create new ones. We know that what it takes to stay healthy, both mentally and physically, can be different from person to person, and there is so much more that we can do.
To that end, we are delighted to introduce you to our brand-new Wellness Champions. They have graciously offered their time and caring and enthusiasm to help us become a healthier community. You can ask them questions about our offerings or make suggestions so we can learn what you need. Our Wellness Champions are:
- Jeffrey Duroseau, Radiology, Union Square
- Darrell Sadler, OR, Union Square
- Louis White, Behavioral Health, Petrie
- Noemi Villanueva, Radiology, Union Square
- Israel Vila, Pharmacy, Petrie
- Diana Ancrum, Patient Care Services, Petrie
Some of our MSBI Wellness Champions from left to right: Noemi Villanueva, Israel Vila, Anna E. Ortiz (who is on our wellness committee), Diana Ancrum, Darrell Sadler.
From left to right: Lititia Satpathy (member of our wellness committee) Darrell Sadler, Louis White, Anna E. Ortiz, and Israel Villa. Not pictured: Jeffrey Duroseau
Achieving and maintaining wellness of body, mind, and spirit is a lifelong process. As Israel Vila has taught me… “We have to work at it every single day. When we do, we won’t spend as much time in the hospital, we will use fewer prescriptions, and we will live a fuller life. This will help us be there for our patients.”
I hope you’ll seek out these champions out for the opportunity to collaborate with us on supporting you and your health.