National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is on September 17, and the TMF has joined the Federation of State Physician Health Programs and other like-minded groups in signing on as a supporting organization. The annual #NPSADay effort is led by the Physicians’ Foundation, the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, and First Responders First. #NPSADay is a…
It’s never been more important to celebrate our victories and encourage each other to keep going. For those in recovery from substance use and mental health conditions, it’s a long-held practice. National Recovery Month is an annual observance in September devoted to that idea. During the month of September, the TMF joins organizations across the country…
How do Physician Health Programs (PHPs) like the TMF help physicians and other health professionals get help when they are struggling? A recent article published on the website Medscape explores the ins and outs of PHPs, and recounts the process and results of these unique programs. “How Doctors with Addiction Heal and Return to Practice,”…
The Tennessee Medical Foundation is proud to announce that Medical Director Dr. Michael Baron is the new President-elect of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP), following the FSPHP’s 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Michael Baron, MD, MPH, FASAM, has been medical director of the TMF Physician’s Health Program since February 2017,…
Two years of activity on the Tennessee Professional Screening Questionnaire (TN-PSQ) have shown the online mental health screening tool is helping to address the “parallel pandemic” affecting Tennessee health professionals in the era of COVID. That according to TMF leaders who say data and user comments appear to confirm the new resource is reaching its…
2022 Caduceus Retreat June 10-12 Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Franklin, TN e-tmf.org/2022-caduceus-retreat Registration is now open for the 2022 Caduceus Retreat — open only to current and former participants of the TMF Physician’s Health Program. This year’s sessions are titled, “Personality and Recovery: How Did ‘I’ Get Here?” led by Sky Kershner, MSW, DMin…
The TMF is pleased to announce the publication release of our 2021 Annual Report, Saving Lives. Saving Careers. In 2021, the TMF Physician’s Health Program continued its mission to assist the health professional populations it serves with substance use or abuse, mental, emotional or behavioral health disorders, including burnout, depression and suicide, and more. Our…
The TMF has earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid, a philanthropic research database connecting donors and grantmakers with nonprofit organizations. The Seals are a tangible way to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and build confidence among our potential supporters. The TMF has shared details about our mission and work, including some outcomes…
By Michael J. Baron, MD, MPH, FASAM Medical Director Every few weeks we receive a phone call asking for help — not with substance use, addiction, or a mental or behavioral health problem, our usual areas of assistance. Instead, these calls are more related to sins of omission: demographic, professional, health, or other personal information…
Dr. John B. Dorian, one of the founders of the Tennessee Medical Foundation Physician’s Health Program (TMF-PHP), died on July 2, 2021 at age 95. The TMF is deeply saddened by his loss. “When I first met Dr. Dorian and learned of his accomplishments, I was reminded of the phrase, ‘Standing on the shoulders of…