DEI and Wellness

Inside Stanford Digestive Health - Summer/Fall 2024

Summer Digestive Disease Forum Highlights Wellness and Community in our Division

In the latest summer Digestive Disease Forum, the focus was Wellness, fostering community and cohesion within our division. The event was thoughtfully planned by Meredith Craven and Nielsen Fernandez-Becker, with the support of Rosalie Aguilar.

Dr. Dan Murphy, Co-Chair of the Department Well-Being, then led a meaningful and vulnerable conversation on wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and mental health.

Nielsen discussed the importance of Epic Inbox coverage, during vacations, as it has been identified as a significant stressor and proposed a coverage policy.

Dominique Del Chiaro, M.Ed, facilitated a Healthy Living Class titled "Connect, Play, and Revive - CPR for the Soul," providing colleagues with valuable skills to connect meaningfully, strengthen existing relationships, and form new connections. The interactive session included engaging playful activities to boost energy and fun.

To conclude the forum, Abdul Banafa, DPT, and team shared insights about an upcoming ergonomics study in the Division and led demonstrations of ergonomic activities and stretches to promote physical well-being among attendees.

The summer Digestive Disease Forum exemplified our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in wellness initiatives, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our division.

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Summer/Fall 2024