DEIA Insights from USACS Chief of Engagement and Talent Management, Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CDE, CPE
In the healthcare system, DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) is at the heart of serving clinicians and patients alike. At USACS, we intentionally integrate DEIA into our practice by ensuring equal representation at every level to not only optimize decision-making but also elevate the talents of our physicians and APPs. By fostering fairness and respect, we believe our teams can better reflect the communities they serve, ultimately improving patient experiences through evidence-based practices. To achieve these objectives, Chief of Engagement and Talent Management, Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CDE, CPE, serves as chair of the USACS DEIA Council, […]
US Acute Care Solutions cares for patients from throughout the United States from coast to coast. In doing so, they care for patients of countless nationalities, religions and backgrounds. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration month, and we spoke to a few of our colleagues of this heritage to discuss what it […]
Rescue Task Force Training As the System EMS Medical Director for Summa Health, Dr. Douglas Gallo provides a Rescue Task Force (RTF) experience for the Emergency Medicine (EM) residents and EMS providers that they are unlikely to forget. He hopes, in fact, that the training will prepare them to save lives should the once unthinkable […]
US Acute Care Solutions’ talented, expert physicians publish frequently – and so do our residents and fellows. Check out the links below for recent articles penned in collaboration with others or solo by our residents: Unity, Purpose, and Passion: Influencing the Future of the EM Workforce Angela Cai, MD, MBA, Innovation Fellow, Meritus Medical Center […]
April is National Stress Awareness Month Signs you’re under too much stress: Headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, or insomnia Breathlessness, panic, worry Weight gain or loss of appetite Lowered immunity, frequent illnesses Loss of confidence, negativity, and irritability Withdrawing from responsibilities Impaired judgment and restlessness Stress will always be a part of life. Fighting or attempting to […]
Learning that there’s a baby on the way is life changing for any new parent-to-be. But a positive pregnancy test during a pandemic when a woman is a clinician required a whole new level of self-care – and courage. In the Saint Francis Health System, Dr. Ryan Parker gave kudos to six women on her […]
