It hasn’t been easy to find vacation time, but I finally did and have been using this week to rest, recover, and recharge. For me, that means a daily schedule of meditation, long walks with my dogs, reading, family time, and catching up on chores. For each of you, it may mean different things. The universal truth though, is that we all need to take care of ourselves especially in light of what we have been through since the pandemic came to our region.
We have so many useful well-being resources at MSBI. Although we built up and promoted these wellness activities during the crisis, we are committed to prioritizing wellness going forward. And I hope each of you will do that too. The science is clear. When we invest in our own well-being, we are happier, we are more resilient, and we are better able to care for our loved ones, our patients, and each other.
A few of my favorites are the new recharge spaces on the Petrie campus. Have you been there? This space has immersive sound, scent, visuals, and snacks and the experience is customizable through voice activation. There were many people who helped make these areas possible at MSBI and throughout the system, including our CMO Dr. Barbara Barnett, Chief Hospitalist Dr. Dahlia Rizk, members of our Patient Experience team Nicole Porto and Diana Grillo, and Dr. David Putrino who runs the MSHS Center for Rehabilitation and Innovation. These compassionate souls collaborated with Mirelle Phillips at Studio Elsewhere to make the recharge rooms a possibility.
The community has taken an interest in the transformation of our tent to a recharge space. Check out some of the articles and videos below.