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Welcome to the Heroes Health Initiative, a support tool for health …

WebThe COVID-19 crisis poses a threat to healthcare workers’ wellness, from front-line sanitation professionals to outpatient physicians.While the need for mental health care among these heroes is significant, barriers such as stigma, irregular work schedules, and …

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WPTF News Interviews Dr. Samuel McLean about the Heroes …

WebDr. Samuel McLean’s Interview with WPTF: Part 2 of 2. 00:00. 00:00. SM: We tried to set it up so it would be really easy to use and it will allow people to check on their mental health at a time that a lot of studies now have shown that one out of four first responders or …

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Final Report for the Heroes Health Initiative

WebThe Heroes Health Initiative served 1,640 healthcare workers across the United States by December 31, 2021.

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What Do You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines

WebJanuary 20, 2021 3 min read. By Shivam Bhargava and Emily Bradfield. As of January 2021, over twenty-two million COVID-19 cases had been reported in the United States alone, and at least 91 million worldwide; the rollout of a vaccine is a long-awaited reprieve after …

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Latest News from the Heroes Health Initiative

WebProtecting COVID-19 Workers’ Mental Health. April 3, 2020 5 min read Dr. Sam McLean and Dr. Christopher Jones reflect on their experiences as frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep up with the latest news on the Heroes Health Initiative, …

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Dr. Aakriti Bhargava and Dr. Sarah Todd

WebDr. Aakriti Bhargava, a pediatric resident in Newark, NJ, has witnessed COVID-19‘s impacts on her colleagues’ mental health. When asked about a specific experience that affected her negatively, Dr. Bhargava recounted watching a new mother …

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Launch Heroes Health at Your Health System

WebWe’re ready to offer your community: Weekly mental health symptom screenings, empowering your workforce to identify changes in their wellness and seek help early. A custom, in-app listing the resources you already provide and vetted, national resources, …

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HEROES HEALTH INITIATIVE INFORMATION PACKET

WebReturn to Table of Contents 2 WHAT IS THE HEROES HEALTH INITIATIVE? Heroes Health is an ongoing health assessment tool for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers. Health assessments will be completed via a weekly, 5-minute smartphone-based survey.

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When the Support System Needs Support

WebRVBH partners with Heroes Health to provide mental wellness support to their workforce. “Overall, there is a heightened ‘unpredictability’ of what services will be needed, what services will be accessed, and the modality in which the delivery of those …

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Heroes Health Final Report

WebIn addition, workers at healthcare organizations that partner with Heroes Health have the option to confidentially share their individual mental health summaries with an organizational mental health or peer

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Adjusting to Life after the Pandemic: Challenges and Resources for

WebApril 5, 2021 5 min read. By Grace Burud, Rebecca Dasema, and Nicole Short Impact of COVID-19 for Healthcare Workers During the pandemic, health care workers have coped with numerous stressors, ranging from worry about their patients, themselves, and their …

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Honoring a Healthcare Hero: Dr. Lorna Breen

WebLast Monday, April 26th we honored the 1 year anniversary of the tragic passing of a very special individual, Dr. Lorna Breen. Dr. Breen was not only the emergency room director at New York Presbyterian’s Allen Hospital, but also a mother, a daughter, and a friend. She …

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Protecting COVID-19 Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health

WebThe Heroes Health Initiative also aims to address the concerns about supply shortages that Dr. Jones and many other healthcare providers are experiencing. In addition to collecting data about mental health, sleep, and stress levels, the assessment will also …

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The Heroes Health Initiative: Sign-up Instructions for Test Users

WebThe Heroes Health Initiative: Sign-up Instructions for Test Users Downloading the application • Search “Heroes Health” in the Google Play store (Android users) or the App Store

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COVID-19 Presents a Public Mental Health Emergency

WebJune 5, 2020 2 min read By Claire Pedersen. Healthcare workers have always been modern day superheroes. During the recent pandemic, many have focused on the keeping these heroes safe through supplying personal protective equipment (PPE); less discussed is …

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How the Emotional PPE Project is Breaking Barriers for Healthcare

WebApril 13, 2021 3.5 min read By Shivam Bhargava Have you been working on the front lines of COVID-19 as a healthcare worker, and are struggling immensely with your mental health? You want to talk to a professional about … Read more

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Meet the COVID-19 Healthcare Heroes

WebAccording to the CDC’s most recent estimates, among the 17 million healthcare workers in the United States, there have been at least 148,384 cases and 669 deaths due to COVID-19. As striking as these numbers are, they are likely great underestimates, as healthcare …

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Black Health Care Workers Disproportionately Hurt by COVID-19

WebBlack Americans make up 13% of the country’s population, but only account for 10% of nurses and 5% of doctors. This is particularly difficult amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when the virus is disproportionately affecting Black communities. In April …

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