Suicide prevention is an incredibly important topic in healthcare, and it’s one that hits close to home for many of us at TeamHealth. The stress of medical training is unique – demanding schedules, intense training, and the constant challenge of adapting to new teams creates a complex environment. On top of that, residents often struggle…
As emergency physicians, we don’t just treat the effects of extreme heat-related illnesses— we see their impact on our communities every day. With record-breaking temperatures sweeping much of the country, heat-related illness has become a growing public health concern. That’s why we’re taking it seriously —our goal is simple: protect lives by helping people understand…
As healthcare continues to evolve—shaped by rapid technological innovation, workforce challenges, and shifting patient expectations—hospitals and health systems must strike a careful balance between financial sustainability and delivering exceptional patient outcomes. In my ongoing conversations with healthcare executives, one topic continues to surface with urgency: whether to directly employ clinicians for key hospital-based services or…
When disaster strikes, TeamHealth stands ready—not only for the patients we serve but for the clinicians, advanced practice clinicians, and administrative team members who make that care possible. Natural disasters—like hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and floods—can create sudden challenges in our team members’ lives. That’s why TeamHealth has built a compassionate and coordinated response system to…
As we begin our focus on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, members of the Post-Acute Care Behavioral Health team discuss how the disorder affects older adults. Jessica Stone, MSN, PMHNP-BC, Regional Clinical Director, and Sheleigh Highsmith, PMHNP-BC, Regional Clinical Director, explain how to recognize symptoms in the elderly and address them. PTSD in older…
TeamHealth is proud to be recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025—an honor that reflects our commitment to building a workplace where clinicians and team members thrive. This annual recognition evaluates companies across key performance indicators such as leadership, integrity, compensation, work-life balance, and more. The ranking is based on…
At TeamHealth, we deliver exceptional care during life’s pivotal moments—and some of those moments are invisible to the eye. This PTSD Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Often associated with combat veterans, PTSD actually touches people from all walks of life. Recognizing…