84: Increasing Resilience & the Power of Prevention with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

<p class="p1">This week, Joy chats with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at The Ottawa Hospital. As a researcher, he is interested in using ICU resources more efficiently and improving access to palliative care in the ICU. He also created ‘<a href= "https://solvinghealthcare.ca/solvingwellness/"><span class= "s1">Solving Wellness</span></a>’ a virtual health & wellness platform for health care professionals. The goal of ‘Solving Wellness’ is to help address health care burnout and provide health, fitness and self care for its members.</p> <p class="p1">In this episode Dr. Kyeremanteng shares his experiences working in the fast-paced environment of the ICU and how he takes steps every day to increase his resilience to prevent burnout. He also highlights the importance of investing in prevention and mental health support for achieving overall wellness. After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to take small steps every day to support your health and prevent illness. This chat will stick with you because it’s so inspiring!</p> <p class="p1">If you want to learn how to take simple steps to support your physical and mental well-being then you won’t want to miss this episode! So brew up a cup of <a href= "https://shopjoyoushealth.com/detox-tea/"><span class= "s1">detoxifying tea</span></a>, settle in, and get ready to be inspired to support your health, naturally!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1"><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">How Dr. Kyeremanteng was inspired to become a doctor from a young age.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Why he was attracted to practice intensive care medicine–communication and community!</li> <li class="li1">How he stays calm and balanced amidst the chaos of the ICU to bring compassion and care to his patients.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">The diffe