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Proudly serving physicians and healthcare organizations in Butte, Glenn, Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, Shasta and Trinity County.

North Valley Medical Association

Physician Wellness

Be Well Physicians

Be Well Physicians is a program from North Valley Medical Association to provide social and individual wellness support for physicians. Physicians are often focused on taking care of others. The demands on physicians have increased. Stress and burnout are being reported at higher levels than ever before. We can help.

Contact Bridget McBride, Executive Director, with questions at bmcbride@bgmsonline.org.

Wellness Resources

  • Calm
    Calm puts the tools to achieve mindfulness in your back pocket with guided meditations, soothing music, and daily guided programs designed to fit into your lifestyle in practical ways.
  • The TPH Podcast with Dan Harriss – Ten Percent Happier
    Tune in to the Ten Percent Happier podcast with Dan Harris for interviews with meditators, scientists, and authors on meditating, mental health, and much more.
  • Headspace
    Through evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
    Experience the original 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

For many of us, balancing our professional and family life can be very challenging. Fortunately, there are a variety of resources to assist. These have been compiled to offer support for those serving as a family caregiver.

  • Passages
    A local agency specializing in services for older adults. They offer Medicare counseling, mental health outreach, caregiving support through education, resources, and support groups
  • Peg Taylor Center
    Adult day health care serving adults facing serious health challenges with interdisciplinary care team and caregiver support.
  • Far Northern Regional Center
    Offering services to persons with developmental disabilities to lead productive lives as welcomed members of the community.
  • Hope Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
    New dementia day care program with emphasis on personalized care, mental & social stimulation, exercise and healthy meal plans.
  • Community Care Options
    A senior living agency offering referral services
  • The Conversation Project
    An IHI endorsed initiative to help everyone talk about their health care priorities so they can be understood and respected.

Butte-Glenn Medical Society hosts a yearly Aging with Grace summit. Learn more about the event here.