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NORTH AmERIcAN Newsline NOVEMBER 05, 2021 | The Indian Eye 40

aaPi 40th Convention

in san antonio to focus on “heal the healers”

Our Bureau

Chicago, IL

hysician, heal thyself,” es-
pecially when there are
Pgrowing signs of burn out
among physicians, by offering
positive remedial resources as
part of a first ever Wellness Pro-
gram being offered to partici-
pants at the 40th Annual Con-
vention of AAPI to be held in
san Antonio from June 23rd to
26th, 2022.
The Covid pandemic has im-
pacted all aspects of human life Dilip Sarkar, Dr. Pankaj Vij, and
as never been before. The past Dr. Param Dedhia.
two years have been challenging “Our physician members
to everyone, particularly those have worked very hard during
are assigned with the responsi- the Covid 19 pandemic as the
bility of caring for the sick, es- 2022 convention is a perfect time
pecially as hundreds of Millions to heal the healers with a spe-
were affected by the big pan- cial focus on wellness,” said Dr.
demic. Over 115,000 health care Dr Jayesh Shah, Chair of AAPI
workers died from Covid-19 Convention 2022.
from January 2020 to May of this In her welcome note, Dr.
year, according to a new World Hetal Nayak, Coordinator of the
Health Organization estimate. Wellness Program said, “With
“The backbone of every great enthusiasm we invite
health system is its workforce you to participate in our AAPI
— the people who deliver the convention wellness package
services on which we rely at themes such as how to take care by this pandemic around the themed ‘Heal the Healers.’ This
some point in our lives,” WHO of self and find satisfaction and world,” Dr. Gotimukula added. is the first time in the AAPI con-

Director-General Tedros Ad- happiness in the challenging sit- Accordingly, some of the vention we offer these exclu-
hanom Ghebreyesus said. “The uations they are in, while serving major themes at the conven- sive wellness packages geared
pandemic is a powerful demon- hundreds of patients everyday of tion include: Yoga and Medi- towards the well-being of Phy-
stration of just how much we rely their dedicated and noble profes- tation practices, Welcome kit sicians and their families by
on health workers and how vul- sion, Dr. Anupama Gotimukula, with books & self-care supplies, bringing the essence of science
nerable we all are when the peo- President of AAPI said. A Personal Reflexology Session, and spirituality of yoga and life-
ple who protect our health are “This year AAPI Convention Take home wellness routine, Ail- style medicine into our selfcare
themselves unprotected.” team from San Antonio is very ment based yoga therapy ses- routine. As we all aware, a calm
Some have argued that gov- much motivated on focusing on sions, Workshop on Spiritual mind and a refined intellect are
ernments have forsaken their addressing physician burnout well-being, Book talk with Yoga essential for making right choic-
duty to protect health care work- and we have planned these well- Gurus, including on the science es. We promise to leave you em-
ers and warned that pandemic ness packages. As we are seeing of Yoga & Lifestyle medicine, as powered with the tools required.”
would have long tail effects, with in our daily lives the physician well as an unique opportunity to Dr. Kusum Punjaabi, Chair
many healthcare professionals burnout has increased signifi- visit first of its kind in San Anto- of AAPI BOT said, “At AAPI,
considering leaving the work- cantly. “We do acknowledge nio, Aum Ashram as part of the the largest ethnic medical associ-
force. At this critical juncture in that these are challenging times, Wellness session. ation in the nation, we are proud,
human history, American Asso- more than ever for us, physicians, Esteemed yoga gurus and we have been able to serve ev-
ciation of Physicians of Indian who are on the frontline to assess, experts, who are planned to ery 7th patient in the country.
Origin (AAPI) the largest eth- diagnose and treat people are share their wisdom and leading We serve in large cities, smaller
nic medical organization in the affected by this deadly pandem- the Wellness Sessions include: towns and rural areas, sharing
country, representing the inter- ic, COVID-19. Many of our col- Paramguru Sharatha Jois, Sadh- our skills, knowledge, compas-
ests of over 100,000 physicians leagues have sacrificed their lives vi Bhagawati, Saraswati Eddie sion and expertise and caring
of Indian origin, is focusing on in order to save those impacted Stern, Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa, Dr. millions of people.”

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