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As Zepbound dominates headlines as a new obesity-fighting drug, a nutritionist warns that weight loss shouldn’t be the only goal

American Nurse

GLP-1 also suppresses appetite while promoting a sensation of fullness. Societal standards and weight stigma in the health care setting can negatively affect patients’ health and can lead them to obsess about the number on a scale rather than on the health outcome. Read the original article.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

The only thing we request of community hospitals is promotion." Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. The idea is to make sure care remains in the community. Nearly 80% of rural U.S.

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

In her current role as chief nursing officer (CNO) and vice president of patient care services at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC), Beckford collaborates with the clinical team, medical staff, and executive team to develop nursing and clinical strategies that promote quality and operational excellence in clinical operations.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

This preventable illness demands innovative strategies to improve health outcomes. Before the virtual clinic, enrolled participants received virtual video connect education from the PACT licensed pract­ical nurse (LPN) or RN. BMC Public Health. Health literacy. American Nurse Journal. 2023; 18(11). 2020;20(1):667.

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Holistic Approaches to Women’s Health: The Philosophy of Certified Nurse Midwives

Every Nurse

By taking a comprehensive approach, healthcare providers can help women achieve better health outcomes and improve their overall well-being. Holistic health recognizes that treating the underlying stress and addressing the root cause of the problem can lead to better health outcomes overall.

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10 Public Health Concerns Every Doctor Encounters

Board Vitals - Nursing

Knowing the leading public health concerns in your state will provide context for you as a provider and information important to your daily practice. The CDC acknowledges this and has created Prevention Status Reports “to increase the use of evidence-based public health practices and improve health outcomes in each state”.