JoyMed

Melina Davis
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The JoyMed Show brought to you by the Medical Society of VA and SafeHaven. We are here to share with you, conversations with medical leaders, as we explore ways of putting JOY back into everyday life and the practice of medicine.

Episodes

  1. 12/19/2025

    Episode 11: A Heartfelt Thank You: JoyMed’s End-of-Year Message to Healthcare Heroes

    Join Melina Davis for a special JoyMed episode as we close out 2025 with gratitude and inspiration. This heartfelt message celebrates the fortitude, compassion, and dedication of Virginia’s healthcare professionals—and looks ahead to a new year filled with hope and joy.

    8 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    Episode 10: A Lifeline for Clinicians: Strengthening Care and Combating Burnout Through the Adult Psychiatric Access Line

    In this episode of JoyMed, we explore the Adult Psychiatric Access Line—a vital resource designed to support clinicians treating adult patients with substance use disorders. Learn how this call line and educational service not only enhance clinical decision-making but also strengthen the patient-physician relationship and help combat burnout. Join us as we discuss how collaborative psychiatric support is reshaping care and restoring joy in medicine. https://www.msv.org/ https://healthhaven.org/ CHECK OUT MORE FROM JOYMED: Joymed - Financial Wellness for Future Physicians - w/ Dr. Taylor Taliaferro and Tim Taliaferro - https://youtu.be/2-59YKE1F9U

    33 min

  3. 11/13/2025

    Episode 9: Financial Wellness for Future Physicians

    In this special JoyMed episode, guest host Carolyn McCrea, AVP of Programs, sits down with Dr. Taylor Taliaferro and Tim Taliaferro to tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of medical training—financial well-being. From the lack of formal education on personal finance in medical school to practical strategies for managing debt and planning for the future, this conversation is packed with insights every medical student and resident needs to hear. https://safehavenhealth.org/resources/joymed-podcast/

    29 min

  4. 09/16/2025

    Episode 8: Walking Together: Leadership, Resilience, and Community in the Face of Parkinson’s

    Melina Davis is joined by John Poma from TPMG to discuss the story of his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the work he is doing to find a cure and to build community in Richmond.

    34 min

  5. 04/17/2025

    Episode 7: Breaking Barriers: The Future of Mental Health in Our Communities

    Melina is joined by Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Commissioner Nelson Smith where they discuss his path to this current role, his passion for mental health care work, and what Virginia is doing to support patients across the Commonwealth.

    31 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    Episode 6: Healthcare Professional Well-being and the Administrator’s Role

    In this episode, Melina speaks with Joel Bundy, MD , President, The Medical Society of Virginia and Chief Medical and Quality Officer, Sentara Health   Common challenges faced by medical administratorsThe role organizations play in healthcare professional well-beingThe role healthcare administrators play in the health and well-being of their team members

    40 min

  7. 01/20/2025

    Episode 5: The Next Generation of Healers: How Medical Schools Can Fight Burnout

    In this episode, Melina is joined by Dr. Art Saavedra, Dean of VCU School of Medicine. Dr. Saavedra and Melina explore the critical issue of burnout in medical training and beyond. They discuss the root causes of burnout and how medical schools can address them through stress management and well-being education. Join us as we examine how institutions can reshape curricula and foster healthier environments for healthcare professionals throughout their careers.

    37 min

  8. 12/10/2024

    Episode 4: Burnout From The Frontline Of Nursing

    Hosted by Melina Davis Guests: Morgan McDowell, NP Centra Health         Tiffany Lyttle, RN         Patient Education, Nurse Wellness Coordinator & ADT Manager         Centra Health Overview: In this episode, Melina explores the day to day rewards and challenges of nursing with our two guests..          This frontline perspective acknowledges the obstacles of nursing shortages and workplace dangers, while sharing some advice on solving burnout. Key Topics:  - Nursing on the frontline - How SafeHaven is helping nurses with burnout - The impact on healthcare

    48 min

  9. 10/17/2024

    Episode 3: The Future of Medicine - Resident and Student Perspectives

    Hosted by Melina Davis   Guests: Russel Hawes, Medical Student at the University of Virginia and Meghan Andrepont, a PA Student at Randolph-Macon College    Overview: Melina sits down with a medical and PA student to discuss the challenges and surprises they've encountered on their journey to becoming clinicians. They talk about the importance of support programs like SafeHaven for future healthcare workers and what needs to improve for clinicians entering the field today.    Key Topics:   - Resources for clinicians in training   - Why medical and PA students are choosing this career path   - SafeHaven's importance for new clinicians

    38 min

  10. 10/17/2024

    Episode 2: The Frontline Experience - A Physician Assistant’s Experience on Burnout

    Hosted by Melina Davis    Guest: Bobby Cockram, PA-C, Incoming VAPA President   Overview: In this episode, Melina speaks with PA and incoming VAPA President to explore the day-to-day realities of working on the frontline of healthcare. The discussion centers on why burnout is particularly high among PAs and how programs like SafeHaven can provide vital support to these professionals.   Key Topics:  - A day in the life of a frontline PA  - The causes of burnout - How SafeHaven helps combat burnout for PAs

    27 min

  11. 10/17/2024

    Episode 1: The SafeHaven Story

    Hosted by Melina Davis, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Medical Society of Virginia.   Guests: Dr. Varun Choudhary, Chief Medical Advisor for SafeHaven, and Dr. Cyn Romero, Director of the Brock Institute for Community and Global Health of the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences.   Overview: In this inaugural episode of JoyMed, Melina Davis introduces SafeHaven, a groundbreaking program created to support healthcare professionals and their families. Joined by Dr. Varun Choudhary and Dr. Cyn Romero, they dive into the origin and vision of SafeHaven, its impact on healthcare, and its future potential to revolutionize support systems for clinicians.   Key Topics: - What is SafeHaven? - The inspiration behind creating SafeHaven.   - The program's impact on clinician well-being and burnout.   - Varun and Cyn's perspectives on the state of mind of today's healthcare professionals and how SafeHaven addresses burnout.

    49 min
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The JoyMed Show brought to you by the Medical Society of VA and SafeHaven. We are here to share with you, conversations with medical leaders, as we explore ways of putting JOY back into everyday life and the practice of medicine.

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  • Creator
    Melina Davis
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Melina Davis
  • Show Website
    JoyMed