This month’s newsletter emphasizes the impact of diversity on the well-being of a group. It highlights the proven connection between mental health and inclusion, stating that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging, safety, purpose, and engagement.
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ASAP resident, Dr. Sunny Lou, awarded AMA grant to improve clinician efficiency and patient outcomes
Sunny Lou, MD, PhD, a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was awarded $50,000 in funding to measure inpatient clinician work patterns and inter-professional communication from the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Electronic Health Record (EHR) use Metrics Research Project.
Announcing the 2022 Cohort of ASSURE Fellows (Links to an external site)
The Department of Anesthesiology announces the 2022 cohort of ASSURE Fellows.
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified (Links to an external site)
Zhou-Feng Chen, PhD, director of the Center for the Study of Itch & Sensory Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, alongside his team, identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide in mice — a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells — that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.
A Day in the Life of Kenya Mason
Kenya Mason, CRNA, gives us a glimpse into her everyday life as a gastrointestinal team lead.
Dr. Holger Baumann rejoins the Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. Holger Baumann rejoined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University on April 1, 2022, as faculty of the General Anesthesiology Division.
Chief Residents Announced for 2022-2023
We are excited to announce the Anesthesiology Chief Residents for the next 2022-2023 academic year will be Mark Hanak, MD, Manjaap Sidhu, MD, and Patricia Strutz, MD.
April 8, 2022
This month’s newsletter acknowledges the growing importance of well-being and self-care in our culture, particularly in light of the pandemic. It emphasizes that improving and maintaining well-being requires more than occasional self-care activities, especially for those working in healthcare.
Saving a Life When No One Is Around (Links to an external site)
An implanted device that will automatically detect an overdose and give the opioid blocker naloxone is under development by Robert Gereau, Ph.D., of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and John Rogers, Ph.D., of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
Maggie Bradley and Caroline Phillips appointed CRNA Team Leaders in PVT
Maggie Bradley and Caroline Phillips have accepted the role of CRNA Team Leaders in Parkview Tower (PVT).