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The Connection between Social Media and Wellness

Julie Smith, M.S., our April guest speaker, was outstanding and offered critical information to know as clinicians and parents. Her book ‘Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save Our Plugged in World’ comes highly recommended. OFD will have a copy of her book for checkout to any faculty …

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Book Club for Faculty and Fellows – Chekhov’s Doctors

Our next book choice is Chekhov’s Doctors, A Collection of Chekhov’s Medical Tales by Anton Chekhov Date and location: To be determined. It will be in the first 2 weeks of June. It will be held at a local restaurant for discussion and dinner. Time: 6:30 pm Email janetbraun@wustl.edu to …

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Work-Life Solutions by GuidanceResources (formally EAP)

Few professionals face the physical, psychological and emotional demands that health care providers confront daily. If those demands threaten to overwhelm you, turn to our GuidanceResources program 24/7 for confidential help. Call 844-365-4587 or online guidanceresources.com Use Web ID: WASHU In addition to emotional support, resources are available for help …

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WU Healthcare resources for you and your family

For a listing of primary care physicians, pediatricians or OB-GYNs associated with Wash U for yourself or family member see Click here for Primary Care Physicians Click here for Pediatricians Click here for Obstetric Physicians WUDirect is designed to provide you and your covered dependents priority access for initial appointments …

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Wellness – December 2017

OFD is developing a new wellness program. Our first happy hour in October was very successful and will continue. We are again offering in January the foam rolling series taught by Proactive Life Training. See the events calendar for dates and registration. We will be unrolling more wellness opportunities after …

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Wellness – November 2017

OFD is developing a new wellness program. Our first happy hour in October was very successful and will continue. See the November events in this newsletter for our newest offerings. We welcome ideas you have of ways to develop a stronger community and deal with the challenges of our daily …

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Brasserie Lunch Discounts

Brasserie by niche is offering a 15% discount to all WashU/BJC employees who visit for lunch.  Lunch is served from 11 am – 2 pm Monday – Friday.  Brasserie is located at 4580 Laclede Ave in the Central West End.  For a complete menu, visit their website here.

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Work-Life Balance – November 2017

New Lactation Room NWT14215 There are currently 38 private lactation spaces across the medical campus. Rooms are equipped with a chair, table and electrical outlets. Some rooms have refrigerators, sinks, pumps and microwaves. NWT14215 is equipped with an Ameda pump. The NWT8145 lactation room is still available for use. For …

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Work-Life Balance – October 2017

“Barriers to Career Flexibility in Academic Medicine: A Qualitative Analysis of Reasons for the Underutilization of Family-Friendly Policies, and Implications for Institutional Change and Department Chair Leadership”. http://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Abstract/publishahead/Barriers_to_Career_Flexibility_in_Academic.98133.aspx