by Monique Binkley Smith | Jul 23, 2021
Medical experts are closely monitoring the latest surge in COVID-19 cases as the highly-contagious delta variant rages across the nation. Along with the rapid rise of positive tests, there is a worrying increase in the number of people who require hospitalization....
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jul 6, 2021
At last summer is here, bringing with it long school-less days and increased opportunities to gather with friends and family for picnics and playdates. Thanks to good COVID-19 vaccination rates and low virus spread in many communities across Northern California,...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 4, 2021
In difficult times, some people rise to meet the moment, selflessly dedicating themselves to doing all they can to help where needed. Across Northern California, many healthcare workers rose to meet the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic – and some went...
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 11, 2021
Experienced nurses know sometimes healthcare has less to do with medicine and more to do with caring and kindness. Recently, one radiation oncology nurse took special care of a young patient whose cancer had progressed and who was no longer a candidate for...
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 5, 2021
Three incredible nurse leaders were recently recognized by the Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) for: Leading the evacuation of a hospital ahead of raging wildfire—twice! Re-establishing a nursing leadership organization;...
