Congratulations to Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC) for being awarded bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program, which recognizes organizations for their work in physician well-being and burnout reduction, based on rigorous criteria. COPC, a 100% member of the CMA, is one of just five organizations in Ohio with a Joy in Medicine designation.

Stephanie Costa, MD, Jennifer Piela, and Mary-Lynn Niland, MD, accepted the honor at the American Conference on Physician Health on September 12 in Boston. Dr. Costa is the Physician Well-Being and Leadership Coach at COPC along with Alumni Director of the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA). Dr. Niland serves as Director of Physician Well-Being and is also a PLA alumni.

“It has been intense but rewarding work to achieve these designations,” said Dr. Costa. “It is creating a positive shift in de-stigmatizing seeking mental health care and reducing systemic drivers of burnout.”