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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Lutheran Services Health Systems (LSF Health Systems), Dr. Christine Cauffield, joins us today to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, what to look out for in individuals, some strategies to cope, and what employers can do to support their employees during this time. 

Dr. Christine Cauffield has served as president and CEO of organizations providing integrated health services for children through seniors, including a corporation that provides inpatient acute psychiatric care to seniors in crisis. She received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and completed her internship in postdoctoral residency at Harvard Medical School. She serves as president of Florida Council on Aging, president of Florida Association of Managing Entities, and serves on the Executive Board of Smart Justice of Florida. Dr. Cauffield is also appointed to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs state plan advisory group. She has written book chapters on senior behavioral health issues, in addition to numerous articles. She has appeared on CNN Nightly News, ABC Primetime, AP Press, and several national and international media. Her clinical expertise includes substance abuse, trauma recovery, grief and loss issues, integrated health, and brain disease disorders. She currently is CEO of LSF Health Systems, the Managing Entity comprised of 60 Behavioral Health Care organizations that span a 23-county region. The network serves over 350,000 clients annually with a budget of $155 million in North Central and Northeast Florida.  Dr. Cauffield represents the United States for EuComs, an organization compromised of 36 European countries that are dedicated to advancing community based behavioral healthcare in Europe.

LSF Health Systems is an organization dedicated to serving those most vulnerable members of communities by providing life-changing human services to all people regardless of age, background, or belief system. They are dedicated to serving children and families, youth and teens, adults and elderly, refugees and immigrants through various programs ranging from substance abuse and mental health to education. Through their work, they help communities build healthier, happier, and hope-filled futures. To learn more about LSF Health Systems, visit https://www.lsfnet.org/ .

 Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook: https://umanow.com/Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a dynamic educational institution committed to equipping and empowering students to excel in healthcare careers.  In addition to offering degree and diploma programs, UMA works closely with healthcare companies to connect students directly to job opportunities. Learn how UMA can help you staff your healthcare organization at no cost to you by visiting www.umanow.com/podcast. 

Kimberly Powell, Senior Director of Operations at Change Healthcare, is our guest on today's episode. As a Senior Director of Operations for Change Healthcare, a large part of her focus is on remote resource engagement. On both the professional and personal level, she does a great deal of public speaking, mentoring and training. Kimberly sat down with us to discuss her experience adapting and supporting a new remote workforce, she offers tips on how to keep healthcare employees engaged, and how to get applicants excited about working in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a dynamic educational institution committed to equipping and empowering students to excel in healthcare careers.  In addition to offering degree and diploma programs, UMA works closely with healthcare companies to connect students directly to job opportunities. Learn how UMA can help you staff your healthcare organization at no cost to you by visiting www.umanow.com/podcast.