Wellness for Healthcare Professionals
Description
COVID placed a strain on us, both physically and mentally. As we emerge from the pandemic, it's important that we learn how to no longer just survive, but thrive. We'll discuss why wellness matters and what to focus on. We will consider what steps we can take in the workplace, with or without an "official" workplace wellness program, to help support the health of your team. Most importantly, we will talk wellness tips to bring back to your families and teams as well as use for yourself and your patients. While the focus of this presentation is on nutrition, we will touch on other areas of wellness that you may not have considered before. Everything from sleep to finances will be considered. Cassie’s presentations focus on useful tips and information as well as the reasoning behind that information.
Objectives:
- Describe why wellness matters
- Discuss ideas for promoting wellness that you can bring home to your teams/families with particular focus on nutrition
- Identify other aspects of wellness that you may not have considered before
About The Speaker(s)
Cassandra “Cassie” Whitmore, RD, LMNT has been a practicing dietitian for more than 10 years. She received her bachelor's degrees in Public Health Nutrition and Dietetics from Kansas State University. After starting her career working in acute care and inpatient eating disorders in Kansas City, she moved on to management in a critical access hospital. Most of her career has been spent working in Long Term Care at various facilities throughout the state of Nebraska, which included time as an Employee Wellness Dietitian. She has also worked as an outpatient dietitian with a focus on diabetes education and eating disorders and has notable experience in hospice and mental healthcare. She is currently self-employed as a Consultant Dietitian and Speaker. She is based in Lincoln, Nebraska where she lives with her husband and son.
