Taleah Frazier chosen for inaugural class of Mindful Healthcare Scholars program

Taleah Frazier, a UNC School of Nursing Ph.D. candidate and Hillman Scholar in Nursing Innovation, was recently selected as one of 15 scholars in the inaugural Mindful Healthcare Scholars program (MHS), an interprofessional training program offered through the Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness & Compassion.

Designed for individuals working in healthcare systems who desire to incorporate evidence-based mindfulness and compassion practices into care settings, the program is structured around a six-month foundations course where scholars will develop skills in resilient leadership, gain knowledge in evidence-based mindfulness and compassion practices, and foster a network of multidisciplinary health professionals.

Frazier is an emerging nurse scientist whose research focuses on mindfulness and cardiometabolic disease. She said the program is the perfect opportunity to further her expertise in the mind-body modality, and that her participation aligns with the School’s mission to advance health for all.

“During my Ph.D. program, I’ve been able to witness the positive effect that mind-body practices like mindfulness can have on the health and well-being of individuals at risk for and living with chronic conditions,” she said. “The training that I will receive from MHS is a stepping stone towards my future goal of designing culturally tailored mindfulness interventions for reproductive-aged/birthing populations.”

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