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'''Kim Downey''' is a physical therapist, cancer survivor, author, speaker, and podcast host who has become a fierce advocate for physician well-being. She is the founder of '''Stand Up (for) Doctors!''', a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients by sharing their unique struggles, challenges, triumphs, and passions.

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* '''Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation''': Serves as an '''Ambassador''', advocating for improved access to mental health care and well-being support for healthcare workers.

* '''Clinician Burnout Foundation''': Appointed '''Ambassador''' in 2025, extending her advocacy to address systemic drivers of physician burnout.

* '''Nuvance Health''': Served as a '''Patient Relations Volunteer Ambassador''' in 2023, deepening her patient-centered advocacy.

* '''Physical Therapy Career''': Over two decades of practice spanning pediatric and adult care, including pediatric services (Integrated Pediatric Services, New Milford Public Schools, Children’s Therapy Services) and adult rehabilitation through Preferred Therapy Solutions, where she worked in sub-acute rehab and skilled nursing facilities for seven years.

* '''Physical Therapy Career''': Over two decades of practice in pediatric and ~~school-based therapy~~, including ~~roles with~~ Integrated Pediatric Services, New Milford Public Schools, Preferred Therapy Solutions, and ~~Children’s Therapy Services~~.

* '''Special Connections LLC''': Served as an '''RDI Program Consultant''', supporting families and children with developmental challenges.

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== External Links ==

* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! YouTube Channel :''' https://www.youtube.com/@StandUpforDoctors

* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors!:''' https://standupfordoctors.org/

* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! Substack :''' https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/

* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! YouTube Channel:''' https://www.youtube.com/@StandUpforDoctors

* '''Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation :''' https://drlornabreen.org/

* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! Substack:''' https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/

* '''Clinician Burnout Foundation :''' https://clinicianburnoutfoundation.org/

* '''Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation:''' https://drlornabreen.org/

* '''Clinician Burnout Foundation:''' https://clinicianburnoutfoundation.org/

* '''Kim’s LinkedIn Profile:''' https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/

Kim Downey continues to amplify the voices of physicians and patients through ''Stand Up (for) Doctors!'' and her ambassador roles with leading advocacy organizations, advancing a culture of well-being and connection so healthcare professionals and patients alike can thrive.

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 '''Kim Downey''' is a physical therapist, cancer survivor, author, speaker, and podcast host who has become a fierce advocate for physician well-being. She is the founder of '''Stand Up (for) Doctors!''', a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients by sharing their unique struggles, challenges, triumphs, and passions.
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 * '''Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation''': Serves as an '''Ambassador''', advocating for improved access to mental health care and well-being support for healthcare workers.
 * '''Clinician Burnout Foundation''': Appointed '''Ambassador''' in 2025, extending her advocacy to address systemic drivers of physician burnout.
-* '''Nuvance Health''': Served as a '''Patient Relations Volunteer Ambassador''' in 2023, deepening her patient-centered advocacy.
+* '''Physical Therapy Career''': Over two decades of practice spanning pediatric and adult care, including pediatric services (Integrated Pediatric Services, New Milford Public Schools, Children’s Therapy Services) and adult rehabilitation through Preferred Therapy Solutions, where she worked in sub-acute rehab and skilled nursing facilities for seven years.
-* '''Physical Therapy Career''': Over two decades of practice in pediatric and school-based therapy, including roles with Integrated Pediatric Services, New Milford Public Schools, Preferred Therapy Solutions, and Children’s Therapy Services.
 * '''Special Connections LLC''': Served as an '''RDI Program Consultant''', supporting families and children with developmental challenges.
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 == External Links ==
-* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! YouTube Channel :''' https://www.youtube.com/@StandUpforDoctors
+* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors!:''' https://standupfordoctors.org/
-* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! Substack :''' https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/
+* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! YouTube Channel:''' https://www.youtube.com/@StandUpforDoctors
-* '''Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation :''' https://drlornabreen.org/
+* '''Stand Up (for) Doctors! Substack:''' https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/
-* '''Clinician Burnout Foundation :''' https://clinicianburnoutfoundation.org/
+* '''Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation:''' https://drlornabreen.org/
+* '''Clinician Burnout Foundation:''' https://clinicianburnoutfoundation.org/
 * '''Kim’s LinkedIn Profile:''' https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/
 Kim Downey continues to amplify the voices of physicians and patients through ''Stand Up (for) Doctors!'' and her ambassador roles with leading advocacy organizations, advancing a culture of well-being and connection so healthcare professionals and patients alike can thrive.