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Gary Evans

Medical Writer, Relias Media

I am currently a medical writer for two publications by Relias Media, Hospital Infection Control & Prevention; and Hospital Employee Health. Over my 30 years as a medical writer, I have written numerous articles on infectious disease outbreaks and threats to both patients and healthcare workers. These include HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, bioterrorism agents like anthrax, SARS, H1N1 pandemic flu, MERS, Ebola, Zika, and now SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). My writing has been honored for excellence in analytical reporting five times by the National Press Club in Washington, DC. I have a B.A. in English from the Christopher Newport College of the College of William & Mary. I received an M.A. at the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia.

Posts by Gary Evans

Meaningful Recognition Fights Nurse Burnout

7 min read | Posted June 19, 2020

Nurses routinely demonstrate clinical skill and patient compassion, but this can have its toll in terms of burnout and “compassion fatigue.” Meaningful recognition can help.

Why Healthcare Organizations Need to Focus on Clinician Health

10 min read | Posted June 5, 2020

A new survey has shown a clear link between clinician wellness and patient safety. So it’s crucial that healthcare organizations focus on the mental and physical health of staff.

Misconceptions Surround Mindfulness

7 min read | Posted May 22, 2020

Mindfulness is increasingly discussed as a tonic against stress and burnout in healthcare, but there is still confusion about the practice and how to set up a program.

Work Culture: Breaking Down Silos, Ending the Silence

10 min read | Posted May 15, 2020

While protecting patients and healthcare workers in an era of pervasive burnout needs strong leadership, it often begins with a healthy culture.

Burnout: The Signs of Onset, Methods of Prevention

9 min read | Posted May 6, 2020

Burnout is a big problem in healthcare and a test of resilience for individual workers. A new book by a physician draws on both his own experiences and those of others who are susceptible or resilient.