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RESOURCES
WVMPHP is a source of information related to topics of wellness, burnout, addiction, mental health, suicide, other relevant topics and resources.
EDUCATION/OUTREACH
WVMPHP provides national and state educational programs to hospitals, medical staff, societies, training institutions, as well as other areas of the medical and legal system.
SERVICES
WVMPHP provides confidential assistance, guidance, and early intervention for healthcare practitioners with substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
ABOUT US
WVMPHP promotes the health and well-being of West Virginia licensed healthcare professionals.
The West Virginia Medical Professionals Health Program, WVMPHP, is committed to the safety of the public by promoting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of West Virginia healthcare providers. We achieve the goals through early detection of potentially impairing conditions, interventions, assisting the healthcare professional in seeking qualified evaluation and/or treatment, long-term monitoring and documentation of compliance with regulatory agencies.As the recognized Physician Health Program (PHP) by both the Osteopathic and Allopathic licensure boards, the WVMPHP is the West Virginia voting member for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP).ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
PARTICIPANT CONFIDENTIALITY is assured, contingent upon COMPLIANCE with program requirements. See Confidential Resource – Safe Harbor.
FEATURED Physician Burnout: A two-part series on rural physician and provider behavioral health
Part 1: Physician Burnout: Definition(s), Cause(s), Impact(s), Solution(s)
Part 2: Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health Needs: Where Can They Go?
Source: https://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10508
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Stigma, Shame, and Recovery in Physician Health Programs:
Expert Q&A with Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, FSPHP Chief Medical Officer & WPHP Executive Medical Director
Featured in the Carlat Publishing Addiction Treatment Report
Dr. Bundy explains how physician health programs use peer support, accountability, and long-term monitoring to help clinicians recover and return to healthy, productive lives. Most importantly, the article highlights a critical truth: the risks of untreated illness far outweigh the perceived risks of asking for help. Compassion, connection, and early intervention remain essential to supporting clinicians and protecting patient care.
Most importantly, the article highlights a critical truth: the risks of untreated illness far outweigh the perceived risks of asking for help. Compassion, connection, and early intervention remain essential to supporting clinicians and protecting patient care.
In this article, Dr. Bundy explores:
- How stigma affects physicians with addiction differently than the general population
- Strategies to build trust and reduce shame with physicians resisting treatment
- Research about the strong outcomes of physician health programs
- Ways healthcare institutions, employers, and colleagues can support physicians who may be struggling
