Jan L. Bergen, CEO, Lancaster General Health
The last several months have tested us both as health-care professionals and as human beings. Despite the challenges we continue to face, it’s very important that we prioritize the health of ourselves and our families.
Please remember that you can only help others if you first take care of yourself. There are several ways I would encourage you to do that.
While making plans in today’s environment can be incredibly challenging, I hope you have the opportunity to spend some special time with your family and friends. I know that you are putting safety first and making wise choices, and I applaud that. I hope you have a wonderful time connecting with your loved ones.
I also hope you are taking care of your own health, as well as your family’s health. It’s really important for all of us to consistently follow our health-care providers’ recommendations for age- and gender-appropriate screenings and vaccinations.
Perhaps you have postponed seeking routine preventive care during the pandemic. If that is the case, please don’t hesitate to re-engage now. Our LG Health clinical facilities continue to hold safety as our highest priority, and we are here and ready to care for you and your family.
Many of us are feeling emotional highs and lows during this very difficult time. If you or a loved one are experiencing more than very isolated periods of stress, anxiety or depression, I encourage you to seek help. Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize the early signs, so it’s important to trust your instincts.
Our Employee Assistance Program, 1-800-364-6352, or LGHP integrated behavioral health counselors are here to help you. I’m grateful that we as LG Health employees have so many resources available to promote our health and well-being, which can be found on the LG Health Together page on StarNet.
Finally, like many of you, I find that practicing gratitude in times of uncertainty can be highly beneficial. I want to personally thank you for your dedication and service to our patients, our community and each other. You continue to inspire me each and every day.