Over the last five years, I have had the opportunity to partner with people across UW Medicine in our biomedical research departments, clinical departments, and across our health system to look at well-being within our work and learning environments. On this website you will find information on the programs and initiatives born from collaborations across UW Medicine with the goal of making this a place where you can learn, grow, and thrive.
As we look ahead, we will build out a strategic plan for well-being anchored in the robust feedback we have received from you through our well-being survey and aligned with the overarching themes developed by our Well-Being Steering Committee that touches all our work.
Together we will develop plans to have sustainable and healthy workloads with efficient processes to optimize how our system works. We will continue to improve our communication and emphasize authentic and collaborative leadership. To help everyone grow in their work, we will find ways to innovate on professional development and mentorship. To help you better integrate work and life, we will continue to build supportive resources and advocate for the needs of our workforce to care for and invest in what matters to you outside of your work.
As we have emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have heard how much being in community and finding meaningful connections mean to our people. We will continue to create pathways to build those connections that .
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as our inaugural Chief Well-Being Officer for UW Medicine. I am excited to work alongside our faculty, staff, and students to center well-being in all that we do.
With gratitude,
Anne Browning, Chief Well-Being Officer and Associate Dean for Well-Being
PEER TO PEER PROGRAM
The UW Medicine Peer to Peer Program is a peer support program for both faculty and staff, developed in collaboration across the entities of UW Medicine. During a time of increasing burnout and emotional fatigue, we know it is essential that we develop a comprehensive program to support our healthcare team. Peer to Peer is one important component of that system of support.
Find out how to access peer support through the program, nominate your colleagues to be peer supporters, and more.
I HAVE CONCERN / NEED HELP
We support our faculty through the highs and lows in their work and life. Here you will find resources to support you in times of urgent need either for yourself or a member of your team and guidance on how to leverage the UW’s resources to help you thrive.
More Resources
WA EAP (Washington Employee Assistance Program)
The Washington Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP) supports PEBB-eligible University of Washington employees and their household members to help identify and resolve personal concerns to promote individual and workplace wellbeing. Learn more here.
SafeCampus
SafeCampus works with individuals to address safety concerns or warning signs regarding relationship violence, stalking, harassment, intimidation, cyberstalking, interpersonal conflicts, and suicidal thoughts.
206-685-SAFE (7233)
UW Resilience Lab
The UW Resilience Lab (UWRL) endeavors to bring the UW community into connection with one another through programming that normalizes the wide-ranging experiences of hardship, failures, and setbacks our community members face through the cultivation of kindness, compassion, and gratitude toward each other and ourselves.
The Whole U
The Whole U fosters community, promotes holistic wellness, and shares the great perks available to UW faculty and staff.
It also offers several events that can be found here.
Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP)
WPHP is a physician-led program with an experienced staff dedicated to helping healthcare professionals while promoting patient safety.
Academic Human Resources
Academic Human Resources serves all three campuses of the University of Washington as a central resource for the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of faculty, librarians, and academic staff.
CCFW (Center for Child and Family Well-Being)
Located at Kincaid Hall 3751 W. Stevens Way NE, the Center for Child and Family Well-Being is affiliated with the UW Department of Psychology.
CCFW offers several courses per quarter ranging from 6-8 weeks open to faculty, staff, and community members including Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), “Finding Joy in the Present Moment”, and “Getting Unhooked: Mental Agility for Men”
For a list of current offerings, see the CCFW website
One Fun Thing, Town Halls, and Well-Being Messages
ONE FUN THING // small, low-effort ways to have more fun
In our series, One Fun Thing, we’re collaborating with Anne Browning, PhD, Associate Dean for Well-Being at the UW School of Medicine, to bring you small, specific and low-effort ways to have more fun, plus a question to help you check in with yourself and others, and well-being resources.
Read through all of the pieces for inspiration here and check out the latest installment if you’re looking to sieze your summer with a new experience.
TOWN HALLS // virtual gatherings to receive updates from leadership and ask questions
Town Hall updates and archives have moved to the UW Medicine Huddle site here.
Future UW Medicine town halls will take place by Zoom webinar: https://uw-phi.zoom.us/j/887116941 or by phone: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-346-248-7799 and Webinar ID: 887 116 941
Please submit your questions in advance so we can address frequently voiced questions and concerns.
Recordings of recent town halls are listed below, and you may find past archives here:
01/13/23 town hall, audio recording, and transcript
11/18/22 town hall, audio recording, and transcript
10/28/22 town hall, audio recording, and transcript
UW MEDICINE WELL-BEING MESSAGES // updates for all UW Medicine team members
