The Office of Faculty Wellness invites the entire UT Southwestern community to participate in the fourth annual Wellness Symposium – Wellness Week 2023. During the week of May 15-19, 2023, we present daily virtual webinars via Zoom at 2 p.m. Sessions cover topics that span the many aspects of our lives: parenting, physical wellness, mental health, finances, and professional fulfillment.

Monday, May 15th Theme: Parenting Wellness

"Finding the Calm Amidst the Chaos: A Simple 3 Step Guide for Busy Professional Parents"

Kate Mangona, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology

Medical Director of Pediatric Imaging, Parkland Health & Hospital System

• Did you ever wish someone gave you an instruction manual when they handed you your baby to take home after delivery? And then updated it when they became a toddler, middle schooler, and then teenager?
• Do you ever think to yourself, "Will the chaos EVER end?"
• Do you ever regret yelling or saying something hurtful to your little(s)?
• Do you ever find yourself dreading dinnertime or bedtime as you know it will be another night of negotiating with terrorists?
• Do you find yourself spinning out of control not knowing how to handle these big emotions from such little humans?
• Do you call these years the "survival" years?
• Do you ever worry they may end up needing therapy because of something you did or said as a parent?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this lecture is made for you by a busy professional parent just like you. This is your invitation to 60 minutes of refocus, reflection, and reconnection with yourself and your littles.

Parenting Wellness Recording

Password: Wellness2023!

Tuesday, May 16th Theme: Physical Wellness

"Lifestyle Medicine: the Foundation of Physical Wellness"

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine

Director of the William T. and Gay F. Solomon General Internal Medicine Clinic

In this presentation, Dr. Agusala will review the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, an evidence-based field focused on the prevention and treatment of chronic disease with nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, positive social connections and avoiding risky substances.  Participants will understand how these pillars can support their health and walk away with resources to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Physical Wellness Recording

Password: Wellness2023!

Wednesday May 17th Theme: Mental Wellness

"Beyond the White Coat: How our identity impacts our mental wellness"

Laila Cooper, MSSW, LCSW

Manager, Employee Assistance Program

Jaime Harry, MSW, LCSW

Office of Faculty Wellness Program Liaison

Physician identity and wellness are important concepts in the medical profession. When physicians have a strong sense of professional and personal identity and are able to maintain their well-being, they are better equipped to provide high-quality care and build strong personal and professional relationships.

Thursday May 18th Theme: Financial Wellness

"Stop ignoring your financial health"

Olutoyosi “Toy” Ogunkua, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management

Associate Division Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology, UT Southwestern

Associate Clinical Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology Operations, Parkland Hospital

Come and learn the basic building blocks to improve your financial wellness. I will present the 20% you need to know to get started.

Financial Wellness Recording

Password: Wellness2023!

Friday May 19th: Community Wellness

Stop by and say "Hi" to representatives from the Office of Faculty Wellness and Employee Assistance Program 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Employee Entrance to the Emergency Room at CUH. Learn more about resources at UT Southwestern to support your personal and professional well-being.