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When Caring Becomes Personal
By John Sanders, LUKE CEO Most workplace wellness programs encourage exercise, better nutrition, preventive care, and healthier habits, and all those things matter. We also know people who appear physically healthy and continue performing at a high level while carrying challenges few people can see. They may be grieving a loved one, struggling financially or with an…
Read MoreThe Army Chaplain Corps at 251: A Legacy of Presence, A Future of Hope
By Chaplain Thomas L. Solhjem, Major General USA (Ret.), Former Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Every year on July 29, I pause to reflect on one of the Army’s oldest and most remarkable institutions. On that day in 1775, the Continental Congress authorized chaplains to serve alongside the fledgling Continental Army. That decision came more…
Read MoreMoral Injury: What I Have Learned About the Wounds We Do Not Name
By Jonathan Sherin, MD, PhD Dr. Sherin is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who served for over a decade at the Department of Veterans Affairs, most recently as Chief of Mental Health for the Miami VA Healthcare System. He was also Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the largest public mental health…
Read MoreThe Path to Human Flourishing
By Dr. Tim Clinton, American Association of Christian Counselors One of the most striking trends in mental healthcare today is the growing sense of pace, pain, and pressure that so many people are facing. In the middle of it all, a few honest questions keep rising to the surface for those we work with: Why…
Read MoreChoosing to Flourish
By John Sanders, LUKE CEO Pastor Greg Surratt has spent decades helping leaders and communities grow in faith, resilience, and purpose. His influence now extends into an area closely aligned with the work we are doing at LUKE. Pastor Greg serves on the HERO Council, an AACC initiative to bring together multi-disciplinary leaders committed to…
Read MoreMission, Meaning, and the Moral Imperative of Flourishing
By Chaplain Tom Solhjem, Major General USA Ret./Chair, LUKE Advisory Board If anyone should feel a deep sense of mission, it’s those in the military. The word itself —mission — is ingrained in military culture, whose sole purpose is to protect and defend an entire nation. Yet, beneath the surface of duty, discipline, and sacrifice;…
Read MoreThe Enduring Role of Chaplains in Readiness, Resilience, and Human Flourishing
By John Sanders, LUKE CEO When George Washington established the Chaplain Corps on July 29, 1775, he did so with clear intent. He understood that discipline, cohesion, and endurance are sustained not only by training and command, but by the inner strength of warfighters asked to carry extraordinary burdens together. From the very beginning of…
Read MorePeace, Joy, and Love: How the Magic of the Holidays Helps Us Flourish
By John Sanders, LUKE CEO At this time of year, three simple words surface again and again — peace, joy, and love. They appear on cards, in emails, in quiet conversations, and in moments we do not always know how to put into words. They may feel familiar, even expected, yet they are far from…
Read MoreWhy Mental Health Matters at Work
In today’s fast-paced world, the topic of mental health has moved to the forefront of workplace discussions—and for good reason. It’s no longer just a “nice-to-have” conversation; it’s essential. Mental health plays a vital role in every aspect of our lives, and when it comes to the workplace, its significance cannot be overstated. Prioritizing mental…
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes: The Vital Role of Pharmacists in Healthcare
While doctors diagnose and prescribe, and nurses provide critical bedside care, pharmacists serve as the bridge that connects patients with their medications, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence. Their role is not just to dispense pills but to ensure that these medications are used effectively and safely. Here’s why pharmacists are so important in the healthcare…
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