by Liz Madison | May 2, 2022
Research has shown that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals are 2.5 times more likely to experience mental health hurdles than non-LGBTQ+ individuals due in part to discrimination and social stigma. That is why safe havens for...
by Liz Madison | Mar 10, 2022
The healthcare tech circles can be full of buzzwords. “Seamless.” “Frictionless.” “Empowered.” Clever phrases are also coined and cultivated. Case in point: “click and mortar,” which is meant to illustrate the new hybrid care model that includes both virtual and...
by Liz Madison | Dec 23, 2021
The holiday season comes with stress for many people. It can be an especially triggering time of year for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Some may not have a relationship with their family of origin and spend the holidays alone. Others may feel pressured to spend...
by Liz Madison | Nov 23, 2021
As we observe Thanksgiving and share stories of gratitude, we feature a piece about Pam Blankenship, R.N., an emergency room nurse at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, Calif. and the impact she recently made on one patient. Sitting in a hospital emergency department is...
by Liz Madison | Nov 1, 2021
It was during the Colusa Duck Days—a well-known sportsmen’s expo that Patrick Kittle helped shape—when he started to “feel crummy.” The excitement he normally felt during this time, which always brings a lot of business to his local hunting and fishing store, was...
