Medstar Health - Care for the Caregivers Program

The Care for the Caregiver (CCG) team provides 24 hour care to you, the associates and physicians at

MedStar Health. If you are experiencing a stressful event or outcome during patient care or due to your work environment, we can help.

What is Care for the Caregiver?The CCG team is comprised of volunteers from a variety of disciplines who have been trained in crisis support and stress management. The team includes physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers and chaplains.

Ways to Cope with Stress

• Remind yourself that it is OK that you are experiencing expected reactions to a stressful event.
• Keep your life as routine as possible.
• Physical exercise, along with relaxation, will help alleviate some physical reactions to stress.
• Do something nice for yourself.

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Deborah Perry
301-570-7663
dperry@medstarmontgomery.org

MedStar St. Mary’s HospitalMichelle Lundegard
301-877-4247
michelle.lundegard@medstar.net


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