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 initiative provides recommendations for improving workplace conditions, supporting healthcare workers' mental health.
Enhancing healthcare professionals' well-being aims to improve patient care and healthcare systems.

The chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation discusses the state of health care burnout as of mid-2025.

Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP, chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, introduces the foundation and the ALL IN Wellbeing First for Healthcare, a coalition with an important purpose: To advocate for the mental health of physicians and other clinicians, and to supply recommendations on creating the best workplace conditions for them.

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