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The North Carolina Professionals Health Program (NCPHP) – Encouraging the well-being and recovery of medical professionals through compassion, support and accountability.

Our experienced team assists health care providers with substance use disorders, mental health issues, burnout, communication problems and other issues that may affect their ability to deliver optimal care and services to their patients. Our expert evaluation, monitoring, and treatment referral programs also provide the basis upon which we advocate for participants to their employers, partners, hospitals, insurance panels, and licensing boards.

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News

Physicians with Substance Use Disorder  Help Is Available

November 2023

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Physician Burnout and Career Fatigue – Part III

September 27, 2023

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US surgeons are killing themselves at an alarming rate. One decided to speak out
September 26, 2023
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29 Physician Specialties Ranked by Mental Distress

March 7, 2023

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2023 AAS Presidential Address – Removing the Mask

A Surgeon Shares Her Story of Recovery

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Want to lower physician burnout by 26%? Hire a scribe, study says

February 17, 2023

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Like Many Physicians, I’ve Forgotten How to Relax

January 29, 2023

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New 988 mental health crisis line sees ‘eye-opening’ rise in calls, texts, chats in first 6 months, data shows

January 19, 2023

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