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Telehealth is part of the future of healthcare because it’s a medical tool, not a technological tool

June 4, 2021

By Dan Collard, TeamHealth Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through America’s healthcare system, clinicians were forced to adapt – quickly. In addition to treating sick patients and managing emergency department capacity in hot spots surging past capacity, clinicians faced another serious challenge: How would they make sure non-COVID...

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Celebrating Diversity in Healthcare

April 16, 2021

Diversity and inclusion are essential aspects of any industry. However, the significance of diversity in healthcare is paramount. As defined, diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity. Instead, it extends to all

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2023

August 31, 2023

By Randal L. Dabbs, MD, FACEP, FAAFP, TeamHealth Co-Founder, President, Practice Development, and Executive Sponsor, TeamHealth Substance Use Work Group Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day International Overdose Awareness Day is an initiative of the Penington Institute that is held on August 31 each year. This day is meant to: Give individuals an opportunity to publicly mourn their...

Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 9, 2023

There are upwards of 500 million indigenous people in 90 countries throughout the world. And recognition of the many contributions of indigenous people extends well beyond the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is celebrated on August 9th each year. What does indigenous mean? Indigenous peoples are defined as distinct ethnic groups who...

Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023

May 10, 2023

By Joe Chow, MD, MBA, President, Ambulatory Care After 52 years of life, I’m still learning about the Asian culture. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023, and it is a good reminder for me to reflect and explore the traditions, foods and impact Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have had...

Breaking Autism Barriers: One Mama’s Journey

April 21, 2023

By April Roga, Manager, Contract Management As we recognize Autism Awareness Month, I believe many people are already aware that autism exists. We’ve got that one covered. My advocacy lies in moving towards autism acceptance. In order for the neurodiverse community to be accepted, and especially in the workplace, I believe these are important...

Celebrate Diversity Month 2023

April 12, 2023

By Debra L. Lacy, Ed.D., MBA, Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion It’s Celebrate Diversity Month 2023! How often, however, How should we celebrate diversity? Daily, with intention, and in every interaction possible. Celebrate one another; acknowledge one another; see one another; hear one another; and embrace the uniqueness we each bring to the table....

Celebrating Women Physicians Day 2023

February 3, 2023

Each year on February 3, we honor women physicians and celebrate their contributions to TeamHealth and to the field of medicine. Today, in honor of National Women Physicians Day, Dr. Mary-Katherine Harper, DO, MBA, FACOEP is sharing her story. Dr. Mary-Katherine Harper knew that she wanted to be a physician since elementary school as a...

Increasing Diversity in Healthcare

February 1, 2023

Every February, America honors the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape the United States. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history. I believe that it should create awareness, as well.

Recognizing Universal Human Rights

December 10, 2022

By Michael Corvini, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACP, President, TeamHealth Southeast Group My wife, Lily, and I have a tremendous amount in common. We have similar dispositions, compatible philosophical beliefs and parallel aspirational goals. We also have common interests and enjoy similar activities and hobbies. While our many similarities make us easily compatible, what gives...

Happy National PA Week

October 6, 2022

By Deborah Reed, PA-C, APC Director, West Group As APC Director for the West Group, I work collaboratively with group leadership to provide leadership, advocacy, and representation for advanced practice clinicians within TeamHealth’s West Group. I work clinically in an APC-only staffed emergency department in a critical access hospital in Waurika, Oklahoma, as well...

Focusing on Healthcare Equity on Women’s Equality Day

August 22, 2022

Women’s Equality Day is a time to remember all the equality women have achieved over the years– social, civil, economic, political and legal. It is also a time to raise awareness for all those we still lack or have lost in that same time. Commemorating days like this calls for all women to fight for each other, especially those women who may not be like them.

National Advanced Practice Clinician Council Annual Conference 2022

June 30, 2022

By Randal Dabbs, Co-Founder and President, Practice Development The National Advanced Practice Clinician Council (APCC) of TeamHealth met in June in Knoxville, Tennessee, for its annual conference. The APCC is composed of physician assistants, nurse practitioners and CRNA leaders from emergency medicine, hospital medicine, anesthesiology, post-acute care and ambulatory care groups. It was created in...

Reflecting on LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June 23, 2022

By Marilyn McLeod, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, Facility Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Pride Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate our successes, grieve our failures and plan for our future work. We have made so much progress in improving recognition for fairness and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community. Yet, too often the headlines we see...

Reflecting on Juneteenth 2022

June 19, 2022

By Candace Nall, MD, Physician, Emergency Medicine When I reflect on what Juneteenth represents to me personally, it elicits a sense of pride. As I celebrate this day, I am mindful that each generation of Black women in my family have experienced the same healthcare system inequalities. Despite our change in income and privilege,...

Honoring World Blood Donor Day 2022

June 13, 2022

In 2004, the World Health Organization designated June 14th World Blood Donor Day. The annual observance is a time to highlight the ongoing need for blood donations. The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted the need for consistently stocked blood banks for life-saving care across the globe. As blood supplies drop to the lowest levels in over a...

Celebrating Pride Month 2022

June 8, 2022

Pride Month occurs annually in June to recognize the influence and impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people around the world. The entire month is dedicated to the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and is used as a symbol to show support and inclusion.