Department of Pediatrics

Flourish Hour- February 27, 2025
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Via Zoom
Theme: DEI
Session Overview: Our February session will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. With this session being soon after the inauguration, we hope to provide our department members with information about organizational and departmental actions taking place to protect and uphold our DEI priorities both within SMPH/UW Health and the Department of Pediatrics.
Speakers: Mary Ehlenbach, MD, and Shiva Bidar-Sielaff

Zoom Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96587264771?pwd=[REDACTED]
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- June 26, 2025
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
Theme: Summer Fun: Hobbies & Activities
Speakers: Kristin Determan, Britt Allen, MD, and Carine Renner, MD
Zoom Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/91714995718?pwd=[REDACTED]
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- September Session
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
Date: September 18, 2025 | noon
Title: The Art of Baking: Nourishment for Life and Work
Session Overview:
This month’s Flourish Hour invites you to explore the art and science of baking as a metaphor for flourishing in all areas of life. Just as baking requires patience, creativity, and balance, so too does growing a fulfilling career and personal life. From crafting the perfect loaf of bread, to shaping beauty from earth and fire, to transforming the season’s harvest into nourishing meals, our speakers will share how the practices of baking and making can feed the soul, encourage mindfulness, and build resilience. Whether you’re a kitchen novice or seasoned baker, you’ll find inspiration in the stories and strategies shared during this session. Join us as we knead, mold, and mix our way to new perspectives on well-being, purpose, and creativity.
Speakers: Andrew Lewandowski, DO, Angela Yang, MD, and Kristii Horn
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- October Session
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Date: October 30, 2025 | noon
Title: Rooted in the Season: Fall Adventures
Speakers: Rory Bade, MD, Krisjon Olson, PhD, Charlie Bergstrom, MD, & Reva Finkelman, MA
Session Overview: This October’s Flourish Hour celebrates the richness of fall through biking adventures, farming, and getting into the Halloween spirit that nourish both physical health and mental well-being. Join us for an energizing session where we explore local outdoor activities, hear from colleagues about their seasonal pastimes, and discover how embracing the rhythms of fall can support our department’s broader goals of creativity, balance, and holistic growth. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a curious hiker, or simply someone who enjoys a crisp apple in the sunshine, there’s something here to inspire your autumn journey.
Where: Zoom

Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- November Session
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Date: November 20, 2025 | noon
Title: The Heart of Giving
Session Overview: Join us for Flourish Hour: The Heart of Giving, a relaxed and inspiring session celebrating the power of volunteerism. In the spirit of the season, we’ll hear from people who generously share their time and talents to make a difference in their communities. They’ll reflect on what motivates them to serve, the impact they’ve seen, and how giving back enriches their own lives. Come connect, listen, and be inspired by the many ways we can each give from the heart.
Speakers: Lisa Fisher, Dan O’Connell, MD & Avani Bellary, DO
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- January Session
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
Date: January 29, 2026 | noon
Theme: TBD
Speakers: TBD
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- February Session
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Date: February 26, 2026 | noon
Theme: TBD
Speakers: TBD
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- April Session
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
Date: April 30, 2026 | noon
Theme: TBD
Speakers: TBD
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- June Session
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00
Date: June 25, 2026 | noon
Theme: TBD
Speakers: TBD
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.
