Nurse practitioner Iselyn Hamilton-Austin survived breast cancer and started a non-profit to provide mammograms for those in need. Her story is an inspiration to all. Joey Ferry, BSN, RN or Taofikii Gafar-Schaner, MSN, RN, came together on a mission to improve patient care and safety and created SafeSeizure. Dr. Tra’Chella Johnson Foy navigated remarkable […]
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Read on for a roundup of the sweetest pups spreading joy in hospitals across the country. Don’t let that smile fool you! Charlotte is serious about her job at Salem Hospital, where she works to comfort patients and staff. Loki went above and beyond her therapy dog duties by helping her nurse mom deliver
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1. Make an allergy plan for your child Halloween can be a challenging time for children with food allergies. From trick-or-treating to classroom parties to family gatherings, there’s no shortage of sweet treats. Help your child enjoy the festivities by creating a plan that includes which candies and allergens to avoid. Consider stocking up on
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You may not be able to control your age or family history of early heart disease, but it’s important to focus on the factors you can control, like your diet and lifestyle choices. Prioritizing self-care each day can go a long way toward protecting your heart health. Here are 5 ways to improve your heart health and lower
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1. Wyckoff Heights Medical Center “Heroes aren’t born; they’re regular people who make the choice, every day, to be a positive force in the world” – Amy, nurse and COVID-19 survivor Nurse Amy treated the very first COVID-19 patient in Brooklyn and later went on to contract the virus herself. After a tough battle with
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When we think of Hospital Heroes, we imagine people we interact with the most: doctors and nurses. What about the lesser-known, but equally critical, hospital professionals? 1. Clinical Dietitian Whether it’s obesity, diabetes, or kidney problems, dietitians help patients manage their disease with a special focus on food and nutrition. Typically, a dietitian will work
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WHETHER YOU’VE HAD YOUR FIRST DOSE, OR ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19, WE WANT TO HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST DECISION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH. Coalition partner HCA Healthcare’s Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Kenneth Sands answered your most pressing questions on COVID-19 vaccine safety and guidance: Question: I had COVID-19. Will the vaccine still
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From the surprising origins of the smallpox vaccine to the current state of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, here’s what you need to know. 1. The smallpox vaccine was the first successful vaccine to be developed The foundation of the smallpox vaccine started in 1796 when the English doctor Edward Jenner learned that dairymaids who had
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Read these five stories of doctors, nurses, hospital employees, and their patients overcoming some of the toughest obstacles: 1. NICU Team Stays Behind in Hurricane to Care for 19 Babies When a category-4 hurricane threatened a Louisiana town, a mandatory evacuation order was issued — but for 19 babies and their medical team, evacuating wasn’t
