Bowling Green Campus Wellness
Wellness In Training Committee
Devoted to helping GME learners achieve their highest potential through the integration of the physical, social, emotional, environmental and economic aspects of wellness. This committee was established to develop recommendations for a systematic and sustainable approach to support wellness and resilience within our GME trainees.
Chaired by Asha Shenoi, MD, assistant dean of Graduate Medical Education.
We are looking for trainees to volunteer to participate as committee members, so if you are interested in driving wellness efforts in your program, please email the chair, Dr. Asha Shenoi asha.shenoi@uky.edu.
Physical Wellness
Gym Facilities
Medical Center employees receive a discount at several local fitness centers. This includes UK residents and fellows. Download this PDF for more information: BG Fitness Facility List.pdf
Lactation Spaces
Click the PDF to see a map of the lactation areas in the hospital and Medical Plaza. MCBG Lactation Map_1.pdf
Nutrition
- Schedule a free consultation with a registered dietitian. Learn more.
- CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) - Fresh foods from local farms. Learn more.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy - Guidance offered by a registered dietitian. Learn more.
Work Safety
UK Worker's Care
Regardless of injury location, you are an employee of UK
- Step 1: First Aid
- Step 2: Workers’ Care: 800-440-6285
Please note that failure to report injuries through UK Worker’s Care could impact your future eligibility for worker’s compensation coverage. Further details about this resource are available at: here.
Needle Stick Injury
Step 1: Immediately wash exposed area with soap and water and treat injury, if needed. If eyes are splashed with a potential bloodborne pathogen, immediately flush eyes at closest eyewash station and proceed to the ED for eye exam.
Step 2: Report exposure to Infection Prevention. Call 270-745-1000 and ask for the IP nurse on-call (available 24 hours/7 days a week). Infection Prevention will assist in testing the source patient and with testing the resident/fellow, as needed, as well as provide counseling to the exposed individual. All results will be reported by the IP directly to the healthcare associate involved. If an Infectious Disease consult is required, the IP will make the arrangements and notify the exposed individual.
Step 3: Report the occurrence to Workers Care: 800-440-6285.
Failure to report through UK Worker’s Care could impact your future eligibility for worker’s compensation coverage. Further details about this resource may be found at the UK website.
Transportation
- Trainees who feel too fatigued to drive safely from the hospital to home should arrange transportation via Uber. The GME Office at the Medical Center will reimburse the cost.
- Please be aware that this is not to be used as transportation from home to your training site every day, or for personal trips such as transportation to the airport. This resource is only for use to get home when you are too fatigued to drive, and then to allow for the return trip.
Spiritual Wellness
Pastoral Care Services
The Medical Center at Bowling Green provides a hospital chaplain to minister to the spiritual needs of patients, their families, and hospital staff. The chaplain is available to provide spiritual guidance, prayer, counseling and literature to aid anyone in need.
Phone: 270-745-1688
Emotional / Mental Wellness
GME provides access to various services designed specifically for residents and fellows to receive support in dealing with the unique needs of individuals in residency.
Counseling with a therapist
UK offers employees and their family members 5 free therapy sessions per fiscal year. They are external to the University, offer late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, and learners can reach out to them directly to schedule an appointment.
https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/mental-health/counseling-with-therapist
Emergency Mental Health Resources
Emergent psychiatric services are available via The Medical Center of Bowling Green Emergency Room.
Emotional State Kit
Resources for developing emotionally responsive leaders and supporting teams in times of crisis. Download the PDF for resources for developing emotional responsive leaders and supporting teams in times of crisis.
https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/EmotionalStateKit.pdf
Lexington Medical Society Physician Wellness Program (PWP)
GME has contracted with a psychology group to provide support for our residents and fellows. This psychology group is not affiliated with University of Kentucky, so services won’t be billed to health insurance and services are completely confidential. Services include individual counseling, couples/family sessions, and sessions with spouse/partners alone. These confidential and free counseling services are available to any UK resident or fellow. For appointments call 1-800-350-6438.
Western Kentucky University Department of Psychology Training Clinic
The Counseling Center at WKU offers a variety of testing and assessment based on the needs of the client with the focus on improving the quality and efficacy of the clinical services we offer. Cost is $10 per session Call 270-745-2696 to make an appointment.
Talley Family Counseling Center
This fully confidential center provides professional counseling services to individuals, couples, and families at no cost. Call 270-745-4204 to make an appointment.
Additional Resources and Links
Financial Health
Your financial well-being is an important part of your training experience.
LinkedIn Learning
UK HR Training and Development is sponsoring a LinkedIn Learning program, an on-demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career.
UK HR Programs for Career Development
UK HR Career Development is dedicated to helping you develop your skills and discover growth opportunities within the university.