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A Conversation with Ginger Segel

Josephine Ensign

In April, I interviewed Seattle-based housing advocate and consultant Ginger Segel. I know a lot about health policy, especially as it relates to care for people experiencing homelessness. I do not know as much about housing policy as I would like to, so I was eager to hear her stories and perspectives. Segel first spoke of how, as a student at Columbia University in NYC, she witnessed the role of the university in displacing low-income people in the expanding area around the university.

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Survive Nursing School with These Smart Snack Choices

Minority Nurse

As the new school year kicks in, nursing students everywhere are bracing themselves for another round of intense lectures, clinical rotations, hours of reading, skills lab, and study marathons. Balancing coursework, long clinical hours, and possibly even a job or family responsibilities can make it feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone think about what you’re eating.

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The Role of Technology in Advancing Healthcare Equity 

American Medical Compliance

According to Rock Health , digital health funding still totaled $15.3 billion in 2022, despite economic challenges. This figure underscores the critical role technology continues to play in healthcare, particularly in advancing access and equity. As healthcare providers, organizations, and policymakers increasingly recognize the persistent disparities in health outcomes across different populations, technology is emerging as a powerful tool to bridge these gaps.

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Co-Mingling Carper and the Digital Twin

Nursology

The gaze of nursing has shifted over the past several decades. Where once nurses would have their eyes, ears, nose, and hands-on a patient, a transformation has occurred in which the attention is increasingly directed towards what is known as the digital twin.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Preventing Elder Abuse: Ethical Duties in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

As the global population ages, the demand for assisted living facilities has surged dramatically. In the United States alone, over 800,000 Americans currently reside in assisted living, according to the National Center for Assisted Living. These facilities play a vital role in providing essential care and support for elderly individuals who may no longer be able to live independently.

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Scotland to introduce regular maternity inspections

Nursing Times

Read more about how routine maternity inspections will be introduced across NHS Scotland's regional health boards in January 2025.

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Scotland to introduce regular maternity inspections

Nursing Times

Read more about how routine maternity inspections will be introduced across NHS Scotland's regional health boards in January 2025.

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The Stay Factor: The Future of Workforce Retention in Part-Time and Gig Workers 

Celayix

This eBook is also available to download. Download Here There was once a time when employees clocked into work, worked a shift, got their paycheck, and that was that. The employer held all the cards in terms of pay rates, shift scheduling and other benefits that came with the role. However, in recent years, there seems to have been a big shift in the power dynamic between employers and employees.

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Advanced Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring for Healthcare Professionals Training

American Medical Compliance

Continuous blood glucose monitoring (CGM) is revolutionizing diabetes management, providing real-time insights into glucose levels that empower patients and healthcare professionals to make more informed decisions. As technology advances, the need for healthcare professionals to master these tools becomes increasingly critical. The Advanced Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring course is designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to effectively utilize CGM technology in clinical pr

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'It's never too late': Pursue a nursing career later in life

Health Leaders | Nursing

There is a large need for nurses in Indiana right now. The ongoing shortage here in our state and across the country has been well documented, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the need will grow in the next 10 years. It’s one of the reasons Kristan Cleckner wants to go into the field.

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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10 Tips for Nurses Who Travel With a Partner

The Gypsy Nurse

RNnetwork provided this article. Travel nursing can be a dream job for two. When you and your companion are both passionate about travel and new experiences, traveling together can be a dream job and a dream lifestyle in one. Here are tips for travel nurses with partners on what it really takes to make traveling together work. Tips for Travel Nurses with Partners: 1.

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Joyce University launches comprehensive nursing programs in Oregon

Health Leaders | Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is expanding its full suite of hybrid nursing programs to Oregon. Aspiring nurses in Oregon can prepare for licensure in as little as 20 months through Joyce’s pre- and post-licensure programs, with no prerequisites or prior experience required. In its ongoing effort to address the demand for well-trained registered nurses, Joyce University has expanded beyond its Draper, UT campus to offer programs in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, New Mexico

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HL Shorts: Recruiting and Retaining Specialty Positions

Health Leaders | Nursing

One strategy for recruiting specialty nurses is growing your own, according to this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Jesus Cepero , CNO at Stanford Medicine Children's Health , about how nurse leaders should implement recruiting and retention strategies to recruit specialty nurses. Tune in to hear his insights.

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