The FCAAP Wellness Program was launched to support and encourage members in prioritizing their own well-being. The spring and fall wellness series feature expert-led educational sessions held live via Zoom on key areas of wellness. These sessions are offered free to Chapter members. The FCAAP Strava Club provides a welcoming community of “FCAAP athletes” and offers periodic fitness challenges that provide members with a fun way to stay fit and healthy.
Let’s embrace FCAAP’s wellness culture! The FCAAP Wellness Program creates opportunities for everyone to interact with peers and engage in healthy behaviors. We’re so excited to have you onboard! Together, we’ll strive for a better lifestyles and motivate each other to attain our self-care & overall wellness goals. Let’s transform our lives and inspire others to do the same!
Enthusiastically,
—Rana Alissa, MD, FAAP
FCAAP President and Wellness Ambassador
The 2024 Wellness Series is brought to you by:
I really enjoyed participating in the Wellness Series, especially the Strava Challenge which was very motivating. The collaboration of the FCAAP with colleagues in Michigan was appreciated also.
Carroll B.
The webinars were also very helpful in guiding us to reflect on what we feel, what we do, and suggesting other options for building awareness, resilience and practicing mindfulness as part of a daily routine.
Otto A.
The FCAAP Fall 2022 Wellness Series Strava Challenge was a wonderful opportunity to virtually participate in outdoor physical fitness along with my colleagues.
Lynn P.
The Gift of Self-Care Challenge
Challenge yourself from Monday, December 2, 2024, to Sunday, December 8, 2024. The goal is to complete self-care activities for a week. To RSVP, click here. All FCAAP Athletes who complete the challenge will be entered into a raffle to win a FLynn Care Package. All FCAAP Athletes who signed up will earn a custom badge.
FCAAP Wellness Book Club
Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, CEO, and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc and will host our first book gathering of the year scheduled for January 16, 2025. The book club is complimentary for everyone as part of the FCAAP Wellness Program. We are delighted at the prospect of your company! For detail & joining the FCAAP Wellness Book Club click here.
FCAAP Strava Club
FCAAP’s popular Strava Club is a supportive network of FCAAP Athletes that caters to all fitness levels and types. It focuses on community and support, not competition. The FCAAP Strava Club provides participants the opportunity to share tips, track fitness activities, participate in regular fitness challenges, and share their wins. Not an FCAAP Athlete? Join the FCAAP Strava Club here. It’s free!
FCAAP THRIVE TEAM AMBASSADORS
Dr. Rana Alissa
Dr. Fatma Levent
Dr. Deanice Cruz
Fall 2024 Wellness Series
The Fall 2024 FCAAP Wellness Series was designed to promote healthy lifestyles among pediatric providers and included a boot camp session dedicated to residents and medical students. FCAAP Athletes enjoyed a week full of beautiful sunrises while doing yoga. Your support meant more than words can express. Thank you.
Please share your feedback on the series through this short survey. Your input will help us plan for future wellness-related events.
FALL WELLNESS 2024 SESSIONS
Fall 2024 Wellness Series
FCAAP Wellness Series was back for fall with expert-led sessions designed to support healthcare providers looking to improve their overall health and quality of life. Whether you are seeking a better balance in your personal and professional life, learn effective ways to prevent or cope with stress and burnout, or want to talk with colleagues who understand the issues you face, the FCAAP Wellness Series had something for you.
Week 1
Challenge: FCAAP Athletes Sun Salutation Yoga
Research suggests that yoga may help relieve stress while improving strength, balance, flexibility, and overall health. Your goal for this challenge will be to rise and shine every day for a short yoga practice. All fitness levels and types are welcome. A guide with yoga poses will be provided.
Week 2
Session: Talk Saves Lives
Join Jessica Toy from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for an introduction to their suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it.
Week 3
Session: Prevention Of Burnout For Pediatric Health Professionals
During this session, Dr. Karen Martinez- Gonzalez, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Universidad de Puerto Rico, will discuss the causes, signs, and symptoms of burnout in pediatric health professionals. We will also provide concrete recommendations on how to prevent burnout.
Week 4
Session: Fall Bootcamp: The Ultimate Guide To Wellness For Medical Students & Residents
Balancing the demands of medical school or a residency program with self-care can feel overwhelming. Join Dr. S. Deanice Cruz FCAAP THRIVE Team Ambassador and Resident Member, for a table talk on how to incorporate healthy, help-seeking habits and tools around mental health and personal well-being to bring joy and fulfillment.
Login to the FCAAP Member Only Website to view the archived sessions from past years.