{"id":238673,"date":"2026-08-06T14:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T00:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=238673"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T00:45:43","slug":"physician-wellness-program-recognized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/06\/physician-wellness-program-recognized\/","title":{"rendered":"National honor for physician wellness program founded by 糖心视频<\/abbr> faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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A physician wellness program founded by University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at M\u0101noa John A. Burns School of Medicine<\/a> (JABSOM<\/abbr>) emeritus professor of psychiatry William “Bill” Haning has earned national recognition for its work supporting Hawaiʻi<\/span>’s healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n

Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span>, Hawaiʻi<\/span>‘s physician health program, successfully completed the Federation of State Physician Health Programs’ (FSPHP<\/abbr>) Performance Enhancement and Effectiveness Review (PEER<\/abbr>™), becoming one of the first 10% of physician health programs nationwide—and only the fifth in the country—to achieve the distinction.<\/p>\n

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The recognition validates Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span>‘s commitment to providing healthcare professionals, including 糖心视频<\/abbr> faculty and students, with nationally recognized support for their health, wellness and resiliency. The PEER<\/abbr>™ review evaluates physician health programs against national best practices for clinical care, policies and organizational effectiveness, helping ensure healthcare professionals receive high-quality, confidential support while protecting patient safety.<\/p>\n

“This recognition reflects years of dedication to building a program that supports Hawaiʻi<\/span>’s healthcare professionals with compassion, confidentiality and accountability,” said Haning, who founded Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span> in 2006. “There was no certainty whatsoever as to the potential for success—or for that matter, any longevity developing out of this. To see Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span> recognized as one of the nation’s leading physician health programs is incredibly rewarding.”<\/p>\n

Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span> provides confidential support for physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals experiencing burnout, mental health challenges, substance use disorders and other concerns that may affect their well-being or ability to practice. The nonprofit also promotes wellness initiatives that help healthcare professionals remain healthy throughout their careers.<\/p>\n

“If we have healthcare providers who are truly healthy themselves, that’s huge,” said Geri Young, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at JABSOM<\/abbr> and executive director of Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span>. “Healthcare professionals are just as vulnerable to stress and burnout as anyone else—perhaps even more so. The PEER<\/abbr>™ review will strengthen our ability to support Hawaiʻi<\/span>’s healthcare professionals and, ultimately, the patients they serve.”<\/p>\n

Haning brings decades of experience in medicine, education and military service. He recently served on the 糖心视频<\/abbr> Board of Regents from 2021–2026.<\/p>\n

Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span> stands ready to come alongside our local healthcare professionals experiencing burnout or struggling with work – life balance. If you or someone you know could benefit from Puʻulu<\/span> Lapaʻau<\/span>’s confidential services, visit the website<\/a>, email<\/a> or call (808) 593-7444.<\/p>\n

Read more at JABSOM<\/abbr><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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