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As part of our first annual General Surgery Resident Wellness Month in May, we're planning a morning of outreach at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter. We'd love to arrive bearing gifts for our furry friends, so we've created a wish list of collars, leashes, treats and toys. Items ship directly to our Program, or feel free to drop off items at our clinic by May 15th. We've added our friend, Doc Dory, to convey our gratitude for joining us in making a difference in our corner of the world. Amazon Wish List
Wellbeing and Wellness Wednesdays are an integral part of our General Surgery Residency! In October, for a Wellness Wednesday event, our residents enjoyed a tailgate luncheon and created two blankets to donate to the Homeless Veteran’s Resource Center. In early November, they participated in a Wellness Retreat and enjoyed a day of hiking and adventures at Natural Bridge State Park in Slade, Kentucky. In addition to our Departmental Holiday Party, as part of our December wellness, our Program Administrator, Missy Claus, hosted a pottery painting and cookie decorating event for residents and their families. With our midyear reviews, we offered a breakfast bar, and Dory, a certified pet therapy dog, visited to spread holiday cheer. Wellbeing comes in all forms, and we strive to incorporate as many creative aspects of wellness as we can!
Wellbeing and Wellness Wednesdays are an integral part of our General Surgery Residency Program! We recently celebrated our first Thank a Resident Day event! Our residents competed in the Operation board game for prizes and enjoyed a Qdoba burrito bar and ice cream cake. Each resident received a card signed by Program leadership and an LL Bean travel bag. Overall, they had lots of positive feedback and lots of fun! We are so grateful for our residents, and it was the perfect opportunity to thank them for the integral part they each play in our patient’s health and our Program’s success. Thank a Resident Day is a national day set aside by the Gold Humanism Honor Society chapters and healthcare institutions throughout the nation, to honor the work done by residents.
Other recent Wellness events include: In October, our residents enjoyed a tailgate luncheon and created two blankets to donate to the Homeless Veteran’s Resource Center. In early November, they participated in a Wellness Retreat and enjoyed a day of hiking and adventures at Natural Bridge State Park in Slade, Kentucky. In addition to our Departmental Holiday Party, as part of our December wellness, our Program Administrator, Missy Claus, hosted a pottery painting and cookie decorating event for residents and their families. With our midyear reviews, we offered a breakfast bar, and Dory, a certified pet therapy dog, visited to spread holiday cheer. Wellbeing comes in all forms, and we strive to incorporate as many creative aspects of wellness as we can for our residents!
David A. Denning, MD FACS
Chairman
Program Director
David A. Denning, MD FACS
Department Chairman
Program Director
Paul C. Bown, MD, FACS
Assistant Program Director
Missy Morrison
General Surgery Program Administrator, C-TAGME
