Wellbeing

The CU Department of Anesthesiology prioritizes the holistic wellbeing of our Faculty, Clinicians, Researchers, Staff and Learners. Our mission is to create a supportive environment with resources dedicated to personal and professional wellness, emphasizing the critical importance of mental, physical, and social health. 

Our comprehensive wellbeing initiatives include:

• Wellbeing Committee: Focused on enhancing physical, mental, and social wellbeing through targeted projects that benefit faculty, staff and trainees.
• Intern, Resident and Fellow Wellbeing Retreats: From day-long events to weekend retreats in scenic Colorado, these programs equip learners with resilience strategies, build community support and offer tools to prevent clinician burnout.
• Clinician Mental Health Program: In collaboration with the School of Medicine, this initiative provides mental health coaching, group support, and leadership development to promote long-term career and personal health.
• Community-Building Initiatives: Programs like “Wingmate Wednesday” and the “Community Cookbook” foster a supportive, collaborative culture across the department.

In addition to our department initiatives, our Faculty, Staff and Learners have access to all that CU and the School of Medicine offer, including resources available in times of crisis:

• Pastoral Care can find on call chaplain using amion.com
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program for free confidential counseling 303-866-4314 
• For Residents and Students: Wellness Center 303-724-6242
• CU Anthem Insurance: The Depression Center 303-724-3300. To expedite an appointment, you can mention the Department of Anesthesiology or email Dr. Jacqueline Calderone at jacqueline.calderone@cuanschutz.edu
• Kaiser Insurance: Crisis services available, as well as preventive care through mental health apps free to participants.
• CPHP – Colorado Physician Health Program:  303-860-0122
• Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) Available for questions, supports and resources if you or a someone you know needs emotional or mental health help
• Heartlight Center: Resources on grief, guilt, and compassion fatigue
• Heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org
• AFSP:  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Resilience Program

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