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Health Workforce Well-being Day

On March 18th, support health worker well-being and transform workplace culture with national Health Workforce Well-being Day. 

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Introduction

At UC Davis Health, champions of health workforce well-being will come together on March 18th, 2025, to celebrate and recognize the vital contributions of health workers and discuss solutions to reduce burnout and protect worker well-being. Our hope is that every patient, caretaker and health system can continue to receive high-quality, personalized, and respectful care. 

Recognized at the national level by the U.S. Senate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Academies of Medicine, and Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, this day is not only an annual commemoration of progress but also a day of action. 

Health and Well-being Activities

Join UC Davis Health for various events throughout the day led by well-being champions:

Download and share the event flyer with colleagues
 

Support U Peer Responder Program Resource Table

Learn more about the UC Davis Health Support U Peer Responder Program at the main employee entrance to the hospital and ER. Visitors to the table will also receive a cafeteria voucher. Staffed by Support U Core Peer Responders.

  • Time: 6-7 a.m.
  • Location: Main employee entrance to the ER/hospital

 

Guided Meditation

Start your day with a brief relaxing and centering meditation led by Dr. Michelle Dossett.

 

Mental Health and Well-being Resources Table

Learn more about mental health and well-being resources available to you at UC Davis Health. Visitors to the table will also receive a cafeteria voucher. Staffed by Drs. Margaret Rea and Carol Kirshnit.

  • Time: 12-1 p.m.
  • Location: Main Cafeteria Lobby

 

Cultivating Self-Compassion

During this in-person gathering, Dr. Luana Coloma Cook will lead a 90-minute talk and restorative practice session, providing tools to cultivate self-kindness, emotional resilience, and deeper connection to others.

 

Walk the Campus

Take a 30-minute walk around campus with colleagues to refresh and recharge, led by Dr. Katren Tyler. Wear comfortable shoes.

 

Mindful Walk at Midtown Clinic

Enjoy a movement break with this 30-minute mindful walk led by Dr. Lisa Ho.

 

Zumba

Take a short break before lunch with an easy and fun exercise! You can do it in front of your computer in your office, or at home! No need to change clothes. Led by Dr. Noriko Satake.

Mindful Walk at Davis PCN

Enjoy a movement break with this 30-minute mindful walk led by Dr. Maria Martins.

 

Improv Workshop & Games

Try your hand at this fun improv workshop led by Dr. Sara Aghamohammadi to bolster communication and listening skills.

 

Proactive Resilience - Managing Acute Stress

In this interactive online session, Dr. Anjuli Amin will present evidence-based strategies to help healthcare professionals manage acute stress using a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework.

Participate in the National Day

  • Take action using the suggestions and resources at nam.edu/HWWBDay – health care and other leaders, policymakers, health workers, and patients all have a role to play
  • Share your stories and experiences around health worker well-being on social media, including through short videos
  • Show your support online using the materials provided here
  • Encourage institutions to sign up to be Change Makers

Be sure to use #HWWBDay to share how you’re recognizing the Day!