Education
Mel Minark, PhD, MPH, FACHE and Heather Haslem, MS, will present Mindfulness, Spirituality and Self- Care for Public Health Employees in Stressful Times.During these uncertain times amid COVID-19, many in the public health community have needed to make significant adaptations to daily life and have faced numerous challenges. How do we remain strong? How do serve in the front lines of research and practice yet prioritize self-care? Join two experts in the field of spirituality and mindfulness to learn about cutting edge techniques to care for ourselves and the communities we serve. Dr. Minarik has had a twenty-year career in hospital administration in California as vice president of one of the largest healthcare systems in the state. She has served as an executive leader, volunteer board member of several large nonprofits, and consultant to local businesses. In particular, she oversaw the development and implementation of one of the largest and most successful medical wellness centers on the West Coast.Heather Haslem is the Wellness Director at the Sanford Center for Aging. Within that role, she leads the center's Community Wellness Programs. She is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher, a certified yoga instructor, and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach.