Whole-Person Wellness

Holistic Approach to Employee Wellness

The Wright Centers for Community Health, Patient & Community Engagement, and Graduate Medical Education deliver our mission to improve the health and welfare of our communities through responsive, whole-person health services for all and the sustainable renewal of an inspired, competent workforce that is privileged to serve.

We are deeply committed to generating and supporting continuous internal organizational and external community progress in these humanistic realms to positively impact our care delivery and educational systems, and external environments.

Striving to empower individuals, families, and communities to own and optimize their health, we continue to focus on expanding access to affordable, high-quality, whole-person primary health services and health care careers.

We deeply value and commit to energizing a therapeutic atmosphere that creates a sense of belonging, allowing and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential and nurture their authentic selves, while honoring their life journeys and stories, and celebrating their unique and meaningful contributions.

March 2026

What does wellness mean to you?

This month, we’re highlighting colleagues’ stories about how they combat burnout.

February 2026

Learning without limits

How do we respect each other’s ideas and share openly and receptively?

Preparing for the future

How do we learn balance in a world filled with chaos and business that doesn’t encourage us to slow down?

December 2025

Navigating loss during times of joy

Amid all the festive decorations and brightly wrapped gifts, it’s sometimes hard to talk about emotions that the holiday season can bring up.

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November 2025

Recognizing the many faces of chronic illness

A chronic illness is a health condition or disease that is persistent or long-lasting. It often requires consistent medical care and impacts the person’s day-to-day life.

October 2025

Finding common ground through the S.E.L.F. framework

We all come from different backgrounds and lived experiences, but in health care, we share the same goals.

September 2025

Making decisions the Sanctuary way

Sanctuary promotes wellness by nudging us to commit to engaging with intention when using our voice.

August 2025

Communicating openly is a key to wellness at work

Open communication may seem simple, but it can be a surprisingly challenging activity

July 2025

Strengthening connections for whole-person health

Social learning commits us to respect the ideas and lived experiences of others.

June 2025

Exploring the importance of belonging

What are some ways in which you feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure?

May 2025

Honoring lived experiences for Mental Health Awareness Month

We’re featuring staff stories related to mental health to show how prevalent it is to live with a mental health disorder.

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April 2025

We all can help improve access to health care

Access to health care services is an important component of overall health and well-being. It impacts our quality of life and can enable us to live healthier lives.

February 2025

Awareness months in February brings opportunities to learn

Heart disease, impacting nearly half of American adults, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Meanwhile, eating disorders contribute to approximately 10,200 deaths per year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.