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Work Stress: Young Public Health Workers’ Silent Struggle

In a bustling township clinic, you find Lisa, a fresh graduate, diving into her new role as a public health worker. Faced with overwhelming job demands and endless emotional interactions, Lisa struggles to maintain her mental health amidst palpable burnout signs. Her story is a mirror reflecting a disturbing trend across young public health workers—an […]

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Workforce

Inside the Crisis of OB-GYN Resident Burnout

It is 4:45 a.m. when a young OB-GYN resident walks into the hospital for rounds. She has already worked two overnight shifts this week. Before noon, she will help manage complex labor, interpret fetal tracings, and assist with emergency procedures. The pager never seems to be quiet. Everyone around her expects flawless performance because every […]

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Interview

A Conversation with Marissa McKool

Marissa McKool, MPH, knows burnout from the inside out. After more than a decade in public health, including leadership roles at UC Berkeley’s Wallace Center and the CDC, she found herself overwhelmed, exhausted, and doubting whether the career she loved was sustainable. Coaching changed everything. Now, as The Public Health Burnout Coach, she helps women […]

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