Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation

📣 You're invited to the Dr. Lorna M. Breen Annual Lecture featuring Dr. Adrienne Boissy, CMO at Qualtrics and healthcare innovation leader, on April 16th (11AM-12PM ET). As former Chief Experience Officer at Cleveland Clinic, accomplished neurologist, and TED speaker on healthcare empathy, Dr. Boissy brings invaluable insights on clinician well-being and patient experience. Join us in-person at Columbia University Medical Center or virtually to learn from this influential voice featured in HBR, WSJ, and Forbes. Reception to follow for in-person attendees. Register via link in comments! #HealthcareLeadership #PhysicianWellbeing #MedicalInnovation #HopeForHealthcare #LeadForLorna #StandWithLorna #HowAreYouReally #StopTheStigma #ShineTheLight

The Brave of Heart Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of healthcare workers who lost their lives to COVID-19 by providing educational financial support to their families. If you know someone who has lost a healthcare worker parent or spouse to COVID-19, they may be eligible for this scholarship opportunity that could help them pursue their educational dreams.

It’s more critical than ever for our Members of Congress to hear from their constituents what is most important to them. We have a collective, timely opportunity to make our voices heard about what brings us all together — improving our healthcare workforce’s #mentalhealth and wellbeing. Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 12 - 1 p.m. ET, for a virtual session to learn how to advocate directly to your members of Congress to fund the Lorna Breen Act programs through the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill process. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFxQ9wSh

5 years after Lorna’s death, TODAY Health Reporter, Meghan Holohan details how healthcare workers still need mental healthcare now more than ever. Our organization has worked to help make a big change at an organizational and state level in these past 5 years, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, call or text 988 to contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Read the full Today story: https://lnkd.in/dRwUFSWs #HopeForHealthcare #LeadForLorna #StandWithLorna #HowAreYouReally #StopTheStigma #ShineTheLight

Passionate about our mission and wanting to make a positive impact on healthcare workers’ wellbeing? Join our growing team as a Communications Manager or Program Manager! Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn (see links in comments below for each opportunity.

Randy Pilgrim, MD, FACEP, FAAFP and Dr. Bentley Tate advocated for the Lorna Breen Act with Fox News Digital. Mental health support for our medical professionals isn’t optional—it’s critical. Lorna’s legacy continues to drive meaningful change for healthcare heroes nationwide. Join us in supporting those who care for us all and visit our new website, allinformentalhealth.org. #HopeForHealthcare #LeadForLorna #StandWithLorna #HowAreYouReally

⭐ NEW INITIATIVE ALERT ⭐: When health workers fear seeking help, quality of care declines, mental health conditions and burnout intensify, workforce shortages grow, and lives are lost. By working together, we can build a system that prioritizes #mentalhealth for those who care for us. Let’s eliminate systemic barriers to mental health care for health workers! Learn, Act, and Communicate now: https://lnkd.in/eQfwUSxK #ALLINforMentalHealth #StoptheStigma #HWWBDay

Join our High School Coalition Members for a virtual 5K this month in honor of Health Workforce Wellbeing Day on March 18☀️🏃🏼♀️ Run a 5K during the month of March and write in the donation description “Virtual 5K” to be counted. #HopeForHealthcare #LeadForLorna #StandWithLorna #HowAreYouReally #StopTheStigma #ShineTheLight

Join Federation of State Physician Health Programs, INC (FSPHP) on March 14th for a critical discussion on creating safe havens for physicians seeking mental health support. With physician suicide rates at TWICE the general population and 10-14% facing substance use challenges during their careers, we must remove barriers to care. This webinar explores how Physician Health Programs provide confidential pathways to treatment without fear of disciplinary action—ultimately enhancing patient safety through healthier providers. Featured experts include Mary Azzarito, Courtney Barrows McKeown, MD, arthur hengerer, and Katie L. Templeton, JD. 📅 March 14, 2025 ⏰ 1:00-2:30 PM ET ✅ 1.5 CME credits available Register: https://lnkd.in/eGf6Fu23 #PhysicianWellbeing #MedicalBoards #HealthcareLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness #CME #PhysicianRetention"

🌟WORKPLACE WELLNESS EVENT 🌟 We’re co-hosting our second annual Healthcare Leadership Collaborative with The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School Human Capital Development Lab. Join healthcare leaders and wellness advocates to explore innovative approaches to clinician well-being using human-centered design principles. Learn practical strategies, measurement frameworks, and success stories from organizations transforming their cultures. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eheNB8me #ClinicianWellbeing #HealthcareWellness #JohnsHopkins #HopeForHealthcare #LeadForLorna #StandWithLorna #HowAreYouReally #StopTheStigma #ShineTheLight J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA