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Battling burnout in health care: An introduction
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Fact checked by: Todd Shryock
Key Takeaways
- The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation advocates for the mental health of healthcare professionals, led by Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP.
- ALL IN Wellbeing First for Healthcare coalition collaborates with the foundation to promote mental wellness among clinicians.
The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.
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Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP, chief medical officer of the
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