Beyond Burnout: The Emotional Health of Wisconsin’s Health Care Workforce

Friday, September 22nd, 1:00 PM

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers faced critical levels of burnout. But the past few years have been especially challenging. Those who put themselves at risk to help their communities during a years-long public health crisis are struggling more than ever with heavy workloads, staffing shortages, lagging technology and other factors — all of which can impact the quality of service to patients. Hear what local health care leaders are doing to take better care of those who deliver our care.

Panelists: Janel Heinrich, Caren Lewis, Ken Loving
Moderator: Ana Hooker
Sponsor: Presented by Exact Sciences

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