SUNY Adirondack tackles care provider burnout

QUEENSBURY, New York (Oct. 7, 2024) — SUNY Adirondack offers Addressing Burnout, a free workshop, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the college’s Northwest Bay Conference Center.

“We all still feel the aftermath of the global pandemic,” said Kim Comisky, director of Healthcare Pathways at SUNY Adirondack. “Since 2020, the rate of burnout has skyrocketed, and this program provides attendees with tools to put things back in perspective and prioritize our wellness.”

The workshop will be led by Benita Zahn, a certified health and wellness coach, who will help attendees explore burnout and how our accelerating sense of the world contributes to it. Zahn will guide participants in building personal action plans to recognize and prevent burnout.

Offered by SUNY Adirondack’s Healthcare Pathways in collaboration with Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center, this program is designed for those working in social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology and other service fields, and qualifies for CEC content hours.

Registration is free and open to the public, but required at www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-burnout-tickets-952580141847. To learn more about the program, contact kowens@hmahec.org.

Healthcare Pathways is funded by a State University of New York (SUNY) Future of Work Centers grant that allows the college to develop career pathways and provide support to individuals pursuing careers in health care. 

About the presenter
Benita Zahn earned Master of Science and Doctorate of Professional Studies in bioethics from the Alden March Bioethics Institute at Albany Medical College. She worked in commercial TV news for 40 years, earning a New York Emmy, New York State Broadcasters Award, International Radio and TV Awards, and was recognized by the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists Media Award, as well as many other honors. Benita also hosted the long-running “Health Link” program at WMHT-PBS. She co-hosts the podcast “Everything Theater” and writes about health for a number of local magazines and newspapers.