SHERIDAN — While a work-life balance for many in the medical profession has improved over the years, physicians still typically work more than the average 40-hour work week.

According to the American Medical Association, overall, 62% of physicians work between 40 and 60 hours per week, with 20% of those aged 40 to 69 working somewhere between 60 and 80 hours per week.

Despite that dedication to work, many local physicians find time to volunteer and contribute to the community outside the walls of the hospital.

For example, Dr. Chris Prior, an internal medicine physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, has spent much of his time over the last seven years volunteering with youth soccer programs. Most recently, he and his daughter have worked to start the TOP Soccer program, which offers programs to children with mental and physical disabilities.

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