Physician Well-Being
The health system is dedicated to physician well-being. This commitment goes beyond words – it drives our actions. Whether you are currently a physician or provider with the health system or are considering joining our team, your well-being is a priority to us.
System well-being strategy
The well-being office recognizes the importance of collaboration across the health system. The office values its partnership with departments and divisions, executive leadership and communication teams in ongoing efforts to provide support to physicians and other professionals in our health system. This support is offered at systemwide and individual levels.
We continually develop ways to support the well-being of our physicians and other healthcare providers. To learn more or find the right resource for your need, please email our team.
Successful system well-being strategy
The success of our system's well-being strategy relies upon 4 interconnected elements:
- A unifying office for professional well-being
- Commitment to well-being in departments, divisions, units and practice areas
- Commitment to well-being by executive leadership
- Expertise in communication about well-being
Our health system offers a unique and exceptional Professional Well-Being Center for our physicians and providers. It is a confidential environment where physicians can seek not only counseling help, but also leadership strategies and other solutions." Becky N Lowry, MD
Chief wellness officer at The University of Kansas Health System
A two-pillar approach
The University of Kansas Health System's well-being strategy is based on two pillars of strength and one cannot succeed without the other.
The system pillar is the well-being infrastructure of the health system itself. This is a sustainable structure that develops leaders within the system and defines clear processes for understanding the needs of staff within our health system. This results in a system that responds to these needs in an informed and meaningful way.
The individual pillar includes the Professional Well-Being Center (PWC), which serves the needs of the individuals in the health system. The PWC as a center is visible and inclusive to health system professionals, and its resources are available to support professional well-being to a diverse group of people. Services are offered at no cost and are completely confidential. We offer well-being services for individuals, couples and groups.
To schedule an appointment for counseling services, health system clinicians can:
We value your time, expertise and feedback. Please email us to share your suggestions, goals or needs.