Check out an interview with Robert D. Glatter, MD, an assistant professor of EM at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Amy Faith Ho, MD, MPH, a practicing emergency physician and member of Medscape’s advisory board. Subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

Lower cognitive fatigue leads to better decision-making, improved safety, and reduced risk of errors in patient care. #WellnessWednesday

A groundbreaking study presented at ATS 2025 reveals pediatric PE rates rival adult figures, urging increased attention to unexplained shortness of breath in young patients. To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

Reading outside of medicine matters more than you think. Books can help make PAs better listeners, leaders, and caregivers. #WellnessWednesday

SEMPA wishes you a vibrant and healthy Juneteenth! #FreedomDay

MUSC created a unified care approach for kids with sickle cell and fever, helping emergency physicians quickly assess risk and reduce unnecessary hospital stays. To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

The idea of reduced mental reset is an important and overlooked consequence of using a phone during free time, especially in high-stress roles like that of a PA. Therefore, true mental resets are essential. #WellnessWednesday

A new study from Wayne State University finds that therapy dogs may be just what the doctor ordered for kids experiencing anxiety in the emergency department. To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

Helping others in non-medical ways refreshes compassion rather than draining it.

Your energy, focus, and mood are impacted by what (and how) you eat. Take two minutes to plan your snacks and your future self will thank you. #WellnessWednesday

What happens when the language barrier prevents triage staff from properly understanding patients' medical conditions? To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

Burnout often involves emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lost sense of purpose. A purpose journal can help combat that by reframing your narrative, strengthening your emotional memory, rebuilding your identity, and creating emotional anchors. #WellnessWednesday

As temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses. An emergency physician shares heat exhaustion signs and ways to stay safe. To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

Spending time with family is particularly important for PAs to avoid burnout due to the high stress, emotionally demanding, and fast-paced nature of their profession. #WellnessWednesday

Brain-related crises like seizures, psychiatric conditions or substance abuse, and trauma-related injuries are the three main reasons paramedics respond to schools. To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

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Engaging different parts of the brain helps to reset your mental circuitry and builds resilience. #WellnessWednesday

Penetrating orbital injuries in pediatric patients are rare but potentially vision- and life-threatening emergencies. Researchers present the case of a 3-year-old who arrived at the ED with a penetrating orbital pencil injury. Subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.

Burnout often stems from feeling like your worth is tied to your output. Non-productive time quietly rewires that belief. It reminds you that you have value just by being. #WellnessWednesday

While working as a youth camp doctor in upstate New York earlier this summer, Dr. Matt Harris noticed he was removing a dozen ticks from campers each day, more than in years prior. To learn more, subscribe to SEMPA's Weekend Edition newsletter.