Wellness in Focus

Performer wearing a sequined jacket and sunglasses sings into a microphone outdoors with American flags displayed in the background.

Each Veterans Day, Afton Tutson volunteers and performs for veterans and their families in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

This edition of McGovern Recharge celebrates the moments that bring our community energy and perspective outside of work. Whether honoring veterans through music, celebrating a wedding, or visiting unforgettable places around the world, these experiences remind us of the importance of making time for connection, adventure, and the people that matter most.

Have a McGovern Recharge moment to share? Submit your photos (external link) and help inspire others by showing how you recharge outside of work.

Large family group poses outdoors for a wedding portrait with the bride and groom centered beneath a wooden arch.
Jon Meliones, MD, MS, celebrates his daughter’s wedding surrounded by his family.
Person seated on a replica fantasy-style throne inside an exhibit space, posing for a photo.
Md Amer Wahed, MD, sits on the famous throne formed with swords from the Game of Thrones TV show in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Person jumps in the air on a rocky mountain overlook with snow-capped peaks and blue sky in the background.
Melissa Pifko, JD, escapes the Texas heat by hiking and taking in the mountain views in Breckenridge, Colorado.
A person in a brown shirt and grey jeans standing in the front row of a baseball stadium overlooking the field at night, posing near the outfield seating area with stadium lights illuminating the ballpark in the background.
Roman Petrowski relaxes at a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York City.