St. Tammany Quality Network presented the 2021 first quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Fredrick Schouest for developing and presenting a comprehensive presentation on physician wellness, entitled, “Navigating the whirlwind: a blueprint for wellness during pandemics, political crisis and personal challenges.”
“Fred is a dedicated emergency department physician and leader of our physician wellness efforts at St. Tammany Health System,” said Dr. Mike Hill, medical director of STQN. “He has been on the forefront of teaching physicians how to deal with the stress of the pandemic, in addition to the everyday issues that arise. Fred demonstrated some simple coping mechanisms he uses and provided subject matter experts’ video as well. As a result of his efforts, physicians will lead a more satisfied, productive life and provide better patient care.”
Dr. Schouest is an active member of the wellness section of the American College of Emergency Physicians, frequent public speaker and presenter on wellness topics, and is committed to teaching his physician colleagues how to develop a better work-life balance.
Dr. Schouest has been on the STHS medical staff for four years. He is board certified in emergency medicine and holds an associate clinical professorship at LSU Health Sciences Center. He graduated from LSU Medical School and did his residency at the University of Mississippi. Fred lives in Mandeville and volunteers in the community.
STQN continuously strives to define and improve the healthcare needs of our community. Promoting wellness is a key component of this quest.