Life Changing Moments: A Culture of Care, with Dr. Christina Bowen

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Dr. Christina Bowen, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Eastern Carolina University Health, delves into the holistic strategies for enhancing healthcare professional well-being. She discusses the evolution of her role, particularly highlighting the integration of personal well-being, systemic changes, and a culture of coaching and support. Dr. Bowen emphasizes the importance of retreats, leadership training, and creating a relationship-based culture to foster a supportive environment for healthcare workers. She also explores the challenges of administrative burdens, accessibility, and the potential role of innovative solutions like AI in improving the efficiency and satisfaction of healthcare providers.

Christina Bowen, MD, has been practicing as a family medicine physician in her community for over 10 years. She began her leadership experience as Chief Resident at Carolinas Medical Center for the family medicine residency. Dr. Bowen was asked to continue in Charlotte and serve as a faculty member for the family medicine residency after completion of her training. Dr. Bowen moved back to eastern North Carolina to serve the rural communities in which she grew up. While living in eastern North Carolina she has practiced integrative primary care with a focus on her patient’s emotional well-being and the impact on their physical diagnoses. Dr. Bowen has also served her community over the last ten years as the medical director for the Dare County Department of Public Health where she is engaged in public health initiatives for her rural community. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health recognized Dr. Bowen as the first North Carolina recipient of their Community Star Award in 2020 for her work in Dare County. Dr. Bowen accepted the position of ECU Health’s first Chief Well-being Officer in January of 2022. Reporting to Chief Experience Office, Dr. Julie Kennedy Oehlert, Dr. Bowen champions well-being efforts through the lens of team member and provider engagement and equity. In this role, Dr. Bowen is responsible for developing, guiding and implementing team member and provider well-being and resilience initiatives founded on evidence-based best practices and organizational data. In addition, she leads ECU Health’s wellness teams to introduce and support new programs that positively influence the population health of the communities of eastern North Carolina.

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