October 10 is World Mental Health Day

The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Through this year's theme "Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority," the World Health Organization (WHO) is working with partners to bridge the mental health gap. Learn more about what the WHO is doing this year.

If you're interested in hearing more about mental health in the medical field, you can watch MUSM alum, Dr. Nicole Mette's talk on mental illness awareness. In her presentation she defines burnout and mental illness, how it can be recognized in ourselves and others, and how to overcome barriers to find ways to effectively cope.

If you are interested in exploring local and virtual events related to Mental Health Awareness. Resilient Middle Georgia has complied a list of events in their most recent newsletter.

If you, or someone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis, please call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 800-715-4225 or click here for more mental health resources.  

Black in Anatomy 

Black in Anatomy, an inclusive and diverse non-profit organization that aims to create safe spaces to explore contributions to anatomical sciences made by Black people, invites you to participate in their 2022 Black in Anatomy week Monday, October 10 - Friday, October 15.

Throughout the week they will hold webinars on advancing equity and inclusion in medical education, having more inclusive anatomy, and more! View the full schedule and learn more about Black in Anatomy.  

National Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Quiz Open

September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. In honor of this month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been sending out weekly emails highlighting the contributions of organizations and the achievements of medical professionals who self-identify as Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin. To wrap up Hispanic Heritage month, you can participate in their trivia quiz. The quiz will consist of four questions — one related to each email. To be entered to win, you must answer ALL four questions correctly. One winner will be chosen from each campus and will be announced on Thursday, October 13.

Flu Vaccine Clinics 

October 12 - 25 | Columbus, Macon, Savannah 

Our clinical partners require that all students submit proof that you have received your flu shot this year. If you are doing rotations at Atrium Health Navicent, you must submit your records by Monday, October 31. Mercer Medicine will be sponsoring Flu Vaccine Clinics. The available times and locations are as follows:

• Wednesday, October 12 | 9 am - 12 pm | Law School (Macon)
• Friday, October 14 | 9 am - 12 pm | Medical School (Macon)
• Tuesday, October 18 | 9 am - 12 pm | Penfield Hall (Macon)
• Monday, October 24 | 11 am - 2 pm | Medical School (Savannah)
• Tuesday, October 25 | 11 am - 2 pm | Medical School (Columbus

Be sure to bring your insurance card and Bear card with you. You can also schedule an appointment with any Mercer Medicine clinic by calling 478-301-2696. 

Mercer Medicine is looking for two - four MD students who would be interested in assisting with flu vaccine clinics on the Macon Campus on October 14. This clinic will be held at MUSM in the ECR from 9 am to 12 pm. 

Bagels with the Dean

October 17 | 10:00 am | Atrium (Macon)

Stop by, grab some breakfast treats, and talk to your campus deans!

Diversity Meet and Greet

October 18 | 12 - 1 pm | Commons (Macon)

October 25 | 12 - 1 pm  | Atrium (Columbus)

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invites you to their annual meet and greet event. You will have the chance to speak to the diversity leaders on your campus and ask any questions related to URiM and diversity at MUSM. Lunch will be served.  

Let Food be Thy Medicine

In today's fast-paced world, it is sometimes easy to choose high processed, microwaveable food options over homemade meals. Year II medical student Kieffer Hellmeister addresses this struggle and provides a quick and easy recipe to overcome it in his article.

Read the article

If you’re interested in writing for the wellness section, submit your name, email, and topic idea.

MUSM at the Fair

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to work the fair! There is still one shift available from 11 am - 3 pm on Thursday, October 13. 

SPEAK UP Champion™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education

October 12 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Virtual

October 19 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Virtual

This free educational workshop will outline strategies to help you dismantle racism, provide quality equitable care, and reduce health disparities. If you have any questions, contact info@perinatalqi.org.

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