What do astronauts on the International Space Station have in common with Alaska Natives on Little Diomede Island, just 2.5 miles from Russia in the Bering Strait? Not much, other than they both receive health care services via telehealth technology […]
Q: When is a continuing education program more than just a way to earn those all-important CEUs? A: When it’s also part of a national outreach effort to engage nurses in the fight against one of the nation’s most tragic
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In a year when the Philippine Nurses Association of America is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary as an important and highly respected presence in our nation’s nursing landscape (see Directing Our Destiny), it might seem strange that the immigration of
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According to the 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health, more than 300,000 Hispanic children have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), a condition that can affect kidsÂ’ ability to learn successfully in school and perform other daily activities. To help
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In moments of doubt, there are few better comforts than being able to turn to a knowledgeable, experienced, supportive mentor. In nursing, that relationship truly makes a difference. These are the results of Project DIVERSITY, an IRB-approved study that successfully
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In recent years much research has been done outlining the health care disparities that exist between minority populations and the Caucasian majority. Now it’s time to do something about those inequalities by testing solutions and putting interventions in place. This
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In June 2001, President Bush launched the HealthierUS Initiative to help improve the health and wellness of all Americans by focusing on four key areas: physical activity, preventive screenings, balanced nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices (such as quitting smoking). Since
Federal Community Grants Program Takes Steps to Improve Minority Health Read More »
Rosemarie Jeanpierre remembers the cruel comments as if she heard them yesterday. She was riding a crowded bus to work in Los Angeles when a perfect stranger got on and said, “move over, fatso,” as they all jostled for more
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Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail, RN (1903-1981) was a nursing pioneer whose life was filled with groundbreaking accomplishments. And even after her death, she continues to make history: On July 1, she became the first American Indian nurse to be inducted
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In the 20 years since the Office of Minority Health was created, how much progress has really been made in narrowing the gap of unequal health outcomes between minority and majority Americans? While improvements–or lack thereof–in areas like health care
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