Keeping industry professionals healthy is the focus of two announcements this month. AAHA just introduced the Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative. A major part of the initiative’s launch is the 20-page “AAHA’s Guide to Veterinary Team Wellbeing,” available at http://bit.ly/2jKCw5i.
Additionally, The AVMA announced that Dr. Jen Brandt joined the staff as the association’s first director of wellness and diversity initiatives. Dr. Brandt is internationally renowned in the field of veterinary mental health and has an extensive background working with veterinary students and veterinary professionals to promote well-being, wellness and personal care.
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business, September 22, 2017.
The AAHA program objective is improved well-being and mental health within a veterinary practice.
Also see: AVMA @ Work, September 13, 2017.
Dr. Brandt, presented a Hot Topic CE session, “Practical Tips for Stress Management,” at the 2017 AVMA Convention where she discussed techniques for veterinary team members to use in managing the stress in their everyday lives. The recorded webinar is posted in the wellness section of the AVMA website for viewing by all AVMA and SAVMA members.