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Tamara Sawyers and Nadirah Burgess of Northside Hospital share insights on trauma care, domestic violence recovery, and the Trauma Survivors Network.
The substantial Medicaid savings in the reconciliation bill that has been passed by the House could have major implications for nearly 15,000 federally certified nursing facilities and the 1.2 million people living in them. Nursing facilities provide medical and personal care services for older adults and people with disabilities, and Medicaid covered 44% of long-term institutional care costs in 2023.
In the latest Nursing Standard podcast, Queen’s Nurse, coach and nurse educator Caron Sanders-Crook discusses a trauma-informed approach to nurse leadership in the high-pressure healthcare environment, and how the impact of vicarious trauma and a chronically activated stress response are not traditionally factored into nurse leadership models. She also discusses how leaders who understand their own nervous system responses can model stability for their teams, and demonstrates two exercises that nurses can use to help prevent emotional exhaustion
Medicine is always evolving. So, weight-loss surgeon and bariatrician Dr. David Voellinger, lead physician at Novant Health Bariatric Solutions in Charlotte, wasn't surprised that in 2024, for the first time ever, his clinic had more medical patient
Nurses are the unsung heroes of medicine, tirelessly providing care, empathy, and resilience amid disrespect, burnout, and systemic challenges.
Roughly 11% of children and 6% of adults in the U.S are currently diagnosed with ADHD—rates that are significantly higher than those reported in most other countries.
Global Nurses United, the premier federation of international nurse unions representing more than 2.5 million nurses and other health care workers in 35 countries around the world, released Global Crisis, Collective Solution: Addressing the Worldwide Nurse Staffing Crisis, a groundbreaking report examining the nurse staffing crisis affecting healthcare systems across the planet.
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The nursing workforce remains under immense pressure due to stress, burnout, and persistent short staffing, according to a report released by Cross Country
In a few short days, I will celebrate one year as the inaugural chief nursing officer for the MHA. This position has given me the privilege of bringing together nurse leader
Cross Country and FAU release 2025 nursing study, revealing high stress, burnout, and staffing shortages impacting nurses nationwide.
Employees who enjoy their benefits are more inclined to stay with their company. A 2025 Marsh McLennan Agency report said 73% of employees would remain if plan options were better.
While we discuss access to healthcare, the importance of education and innovation on a daily basis, this World Health Day calls for a subtle but powerful shift in perspective, which is - understanding what your health truly means beneath just the surface, and how we define it. With the advancement of the world and the advent of new technology, there is no denying that modern medicines have played a huge role in treating acute health concerns. It saves lives every day. But when it comes to chronic conditions, unexplained fatigue, autoimmune disorders, or recurring digestive distress, the traditional approach falls short. This is exactly where functional medicine comes into play, which helps address the root causes. To clarify, functional medicine isn’t “alternative” or anti-pharmaceutical. It’s a simpler, more curious way of understanding your health. It integrates the best of diagnostics and evidence-based research with a more holistic lens. It doesn’t reject modern medicine but helps with personalisation.The practice of functional medicine is not just a trend - it’s a ritual for your long-term wellbeing. One that places emphasis on the “what’s” and “why’s” of your body. Instead of isolating symptoms, it zooms out and looks at the body as one interconnected system, where digestion, hormones, stress, and sleep all influence each other. It investigates the root causes by asking questions like: Is it gut imbalance? Chronic stress? Nutritional deficiency? Here, we are not studying lab numbers, but asking deeper questions. And in doing so, we often find answers patients have been searching for, sometimes for years.One of the biggest strengths of functional medicine is its long-term approach to health. It helps the body restore its own balance with suggested lifestyle and dietary changes over a one-size-fits-all treatment. While it is a relatively slower procedure, the results are sustainable. Patients don’t just feel better - they understand their bodies better, which is true empowerment. This means, while medication is essential, so is asking - what’s the long-term plan?Today, wellbeing retreats are offering a more meaningful approach to health by integrating functional medicine, Ayurveda, and modern diagnostics. At Dharana at Shillim, I often meet guests struggling with persistent concerns - bloating, chronic fatigue, or unexplained hormonal imbalances. We begin with a simple consultation, followed by body composition analysis and other tools like genomic testing to understand how their body is truly functioning.From there, we turn to Ayurveda - examining their dosha, digestion, and daily patterns. Often, it’s not about drastic changes but gentle shifts: adjusting meal timings, introducing breathwork, or realigning with natural rhythms. These aren’t just retreat rituals - they’re long-term practices that support sustained wellbeing.The aim isn’t quick fixes, but lasting clarity and a stronger, more intuitive connection to one’s own health.
Chronic staffing shortages and shifting patient acuity levels continue to challenge traditional nursing care models, but according to a new Wolters Kluwe
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Physician groups under 2-sided risk–based Medicare Advantage provide care associated with higher quality and efficiency compared with care by these same groups under fee-for-service Medicare.
New research shows that even small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, like brisk walking or jogging, can significantly improve brain health in older adults.
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