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Upcoming webinar: The role of veterinarians in One Health
Humans, animals, and the world we live in are inextricably linked, and understanding their interconnectedness is essential. This is the concept of One…
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AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
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History of discrimination continues to impact LGBT health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterinarians face the same wellness issues other practitioners do, with the added concern that a history of…
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Taking mental health in a positive direction
For the past few years, the veterinary profession has increasingly studied and grappled with how it is affected by certain mental health issues,…
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Nine dimensions of wellbeing: holistic health for the veterinarian
If you have been following the AVMA’s involvement in issues related to the health and self-care of veterinary professionals, you will notice that we…
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Mental health, well-being problem serious, not dire: study
New research quantifies mental illness, stress among veterinarians
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Antimicrobial resistance: AVMA takes steps to address a critical health issue
Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance are hot issues in society right now, and protecting veterinarians’ access to these drugs that are…
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Report: Market for veterinarians has been robust
The national market for veterinarians remained robust in 2015 for a second straight year, according to the 2016 AVMA Report on the Market for…
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Good news for veterinarians in early draft of Farm Bill
In April, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee took the first step in crafting the 2018 Farm Bill by introducing its draft – the Agriculture and…
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Studies confirm poor well-being in veterinary professionals, students
Group of researchers tying occupational health with mental health outcomes in the profession
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Playtime, rediscovery antidotes for burnout
One of the workshops presented Jan. 6 during the four-day AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago, "Break Through Your Burnout: Turning…
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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AVMA shares '100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing'
The new AVMA guide 100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing offers practical steps that veterinarians can take to support healthful living…
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100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing
Veterinary health and wellbeing are top of mind for veterinarians across the profession, including at the AVMA. As you and your veterinary team…
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Wellbeing in the veterinary workplace: Collaboration and culture are key
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong In the workplace, wellbeing plays an important role in determining not only individual health and happiness, but…
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Practical tips for wellbeing shared at veterinary summit
Veterinarians, practice managers and other veterinary professionals joined mental health experts last week to explore practical tools and strategies…
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: New and updated resources for veterinarians
Antibiotics and other antimicrobials are critical tools to fight disease in both animals and people. Because veterinarians work at the intersection of…
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Observe Biomedical Research Awareness Day on April 19
Veterinarians play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of all animals – including those used in research settings. On Thursday, April 19,…
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AVMA members arrive home from Antarctic expedition with renewed passion
It’s not every day that veterinarians have the opportunity to explore Antarctica, but that’s exactly what Drs. Elisa Harvey and Jill Lynn did earlier…
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Leading lady
Dr. Janet Donlin is no stranger at AVMA headquarters, as she worked at the Association in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
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Two AVMA members join female scientist expedition to Antarctica
This February, nearly 80 women will embark on a voyage to Antarctica as part of a program that brings together women with scientific backgrounds from…
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Veterinarians discover themselves in Antarctica
Drs. Jill M. Lynn and Elisa D. Harvey were among only four veterinarians worldwide selected to take part in the 2018 Homeward Bound program,
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Gatekeeper training can help save lives – a reminder
News of suicides—including high-profile suicides such as those of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain—can impact people differently.…
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Two free wellness webinars available for AVMA members
AVMA Life and the Pet Poison Helpline are offering two free wellness webinars for AVMA members
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Resolutions for the New Year
Tips for veterinarians, business owners and pet owners Did you welcome in 2018 with New Year’s resolutions? The AVMA issued a press release last week…