Hazard Campus Wellness
Wellness In Training Committee
Devoted to helping GME learners achieve their highest potential through the integration of the physical, social, emotional, environmental and economic aspects of wellness. This committee was established to develop recommendations for a systematic and sustainable approach to support wellness and resilience within our GME trainees.
Chaired by Asha Shenoi, MD, assistant dean of Graduate Medical Education.
We are looking for trainees to volunteer to participate as committee members, so if you are interested in driving wellness efforts in your program, please email the chair, Dr. Asha Shenoi asha.shenoi@uky.edu.
Physical Wellness
Gym Facilities
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) provides residents in Hazard with receive a free gym membership to Ascend Strength & Fitness through. Learn more about Ascend Strength & Fitness .
138 Grand Vue Plaza
Hazard, KY 41702
606-487-0057
Nutrition
º£½Ç½ûÇø provides a variety of options for consulting with a registered dietician, participating in guided nutrition programs, and exploring recipes and grocery store options: .
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) - Fresh foods from local farms.
Work Safety
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Regardless of injury location, you are an employee of º£½Ç½ûÇø
- Step 1: First Aid
- Step 2: Workers’ Care: 800-440-6285
Please note that failure to report injuries through º£½Ç½ûÇø Worker’s Care could impact your future eligibility for worker’s compensation coverage. Further details about this resource are available at: .
Needle Stick Injury
Step 1: Immediately wash exposed area with soap and water and treat injury, if needed. If eyes are splashed with a potential bloodborne pathogen, immediately flush eyes at closest eyewash station and proceed to the ED for eye exam.
Step 2: Report exposure to Infection Prevention. Call 270-745-1000 and ask for the IP nurse on-call (available 24 hours/7 days a week). Infection Prevention will assist in testing the source patient and with testing the resident/fellow, as needed, as well as provide counseling to the exposed individual. All results will be reported by the IP directly to the healthcare associate involved. If an Infectious Disease consult is required, the IP will make the arrangements and notify the exposed individual.
Step 3: Report the occurrence to Workers Care: 800-440-6285.
Failure to report through º£½Ç½ûÇø Worker’s Care could impact your future eligibility for worker’s compensation coverage. Further details about this resource may be found at the .
Security
North Folk Valley Community Health Center has security in house daily from 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) has 24 hour security provided by Guard Logic.
Lactation Spaces
There is a lactation room located in North Folk Valley Community Health Center Room 314.
Live Health Online
Members of º£½Ç½ûÇø health plans can participate in a new service called LiveHealth Online. Connect with a medical professional through the Internet for advice regarding minor primary-care conditions, such as the flu, colds, pink eye and more. They can also send prescriptions to your pharmacy. Visits cost just $10 for members of º£½Ç½ûÇø health plans, except for the º£½Ç½ûÇø indemnity plan, which is also subject to co-insurance:
Spiritual Wellness
Pastoral Care Services
Our ARH Chaplains can guide you and support you in finding love and peace. If you have a crisis in your life, if an emergency happens, or if a death comes about, our chaplains can assist you in finding strength, courage, and hope. The chapel is located on the first floor beside the elevators.
Phone: 606-439-1331
KORU Mindfulness
The º£½Ç½ûÇø Wellness program provides opportunities to participate in KORU Mindfulness programs.
Emotional / Mental Wellness
GME provides access to various services designed specifically for residents and fellows to receive support in dealing with the unique needs of individuals in residency.
Emergency Mental Health Resources
Emergency psychiatric services are available via the Hazard Appalachian Regional Health Care Emergency Room.
Emotional State Kit
Resources for developing emotionally responsive leaders and supporting teams in times of crisis. Download the PDF for resources for developing emotional responsive leaders and supporting teams in times of crisis.
Lexington Medical Society Physician Wellness Program (PWP)
GME has contracted with a psychology group to provide support for our residents and fellows. This psychology group is not affiliated with University of Kentucky so services won’t be billed to health insurance and services are completely confidential. Services include individual counseling, couples/family sessions, and sessions with spouse/partners alone. These confidential and free counseling services are available to any º£½Ç½ûÇø resident or fellow (not just physicians!). For appointments call (859) 218-5862.
Free Mental Health Counseling
º£½Ç½ûÇø offers employees and their family members 5 free therapy sessions per fiscal year. They are external to the University, offer late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, and learners can reach out to them directly to schedule an appointment.
Additional Resources and Links
Financial health
Your financial well-being is an important part of your training experience.
LinkedIn Learning
º£½Ç½ûÇø HR Training and Development is sponsoring a LinkedIn Learning program, an on-demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career.
º£½Ç½ûÇø HR Programs for Career Development
º£½Ç½ûÇø HR Career Development is dedicated to helping you develop your skills and discover growth opportunities within the university.