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Since the health care reform law went into effect, McIntosh says there has been an uptick in patients served at HJAHC. “Absolutely, we have had an increase. We … See more

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How Nurses Can Improve Women’s Healthcare

WEBHowever, there is still a lack of understanding when it comes to women’s health. Nurses can help bridge that gap and improve women’s healthcare nationwide. …

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Nurses with Disabilities: A Skilled Workforce

WEBKim Hickman, DNP, APRN, Adult PMHNP-BC, works as an adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with the VA Health Care System and has more than 36 …

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Studying the Traditional Healing Practices of Mexican-American …

WEBCuranderismo is the Spanish term describing traditional medicine from ancient Mesoamerica and currently practiced by many communities in Mexico, Central …

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Implementing a Nutrition and Wellness Education Program to …

WEBObesity rates are alarmingly high in the United States. Altogether, overweight and obesity rates exceed 70% of the U.S. adult population according to the Centers for …

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Thriving as a Nurse in Underserved Communities

WEBBuccina says that her best advice for nurses considering working in underserved communities is to gain some experience in mental health in order to …

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Using Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Minority Health …

WEBThe Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC), the nation’s largest repository of information on minority health issues, provides free customized …

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Health Disparities and Black Communities

WEBMoore concludes with the following food for thought: “Behind each of those statistics, racism plays a big factor that is often ignored. A report released by the …

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The Link Between Cultural Communication, Hospital Safety, and …

WEBAt Atrius Health, a Massachusetts ambulatory care provider with 36 locations, staff can report safety events while updating existing electronic health records …

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Going Lean: The Rise of the Lean Health Care Model

WEBAlso known as “kaizen,” the process of lean is a customer-focused production process centered on constantly improving the start-to-finish (or end-to-end) …

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Resources for Staying Informed and Engaged

WEBResources for Staying Informed and Engaged. As we usher in the 116th Congressional Session beginning January 4, 2019, lawmakers (newcomers and …

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Providing Culturally Competent Sickle Cell Care

WEBSickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anemia, is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting 70,000 to 80,000 Americans. It …

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Get All the Facts About the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

WEBThe Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is a national nonprofit organization based in San Francisco. GLMA’s mission is to make the health care …

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What Nurses Need to …

WEBThe Most Commonly Used CAM. According to Baxter, there are eight most commonly used CAM therapies in health care: acupuncture, aromatherapy, hypnosis, …

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Health Disparities Research, Caribbean Style

WEBNow, however, that situation is about to change. The Division of Nursing at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) in St. Thomas is taking aim at researching and …

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Understanding Buddhist Patients’ Dietary Needs

WEBCultural Competence Tips for Nurses. When caring for patients who are followers of the Buddhist religion, nurses need to understand that the patient’s main goal …

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Ensuring Equitable Access to Safe and Clean Water Through …

WEBIn 2015, the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers finalized the Clean Water Rule (CWR). This rule was only finalized after an intensive stakeholder process in …

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Culturally Competent Care for Hmong and Southeast Asian …

WEBPriscilla Sagar, R.N., A.C.N.S.-B.A., C.T.N.-A., professor of nursing at Mount Saint Mary College, says nurses are often called on to lead the journey, bringing cultural …

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Susan Wessling, Author at Minority Nurse

WEBClosing the Infant Mortality Gap. by Susan Wessling | Mar 30, 2013 | Magazine, Minority and Community Health. The crisis of minority health disparities affects even our nation’s …

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