Healing Therapies Aid Healthcare Staff at Work

Healing Therapies Aid Healthcare Staff at Work

Meeting people where they are with healthcare can be extremely effective. Digital health capabilities are one obvious example. Community-based efforts also have an impact. Each time, care is accessed more conveniently and delivered from people and in places they...
In Her Own Words: How I Became a Heart Attack Nurse

In Her Own Words: How I Became a Heart Attack Nurse

By Sierra Bailey, RN, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Article and photos courtesy of Samuel Merritt University and SMU News On the nights and weekends I’m on call, I don’t venture much beyond my home. Even grocery shopping is tricky. When I get a page, I have just 30...
How to Spot Skin Cancer Early

How to Spot Skin Cancer Early

When it comes to skin cancer, there’s good news and bad news. The bad: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, with more than 3 million Americans diagnosed every year. The good news: Skin cancer is easily prevented and, if detected and treated early, most cases...
LGBTQ+ Centers Remain Safe Havens as Discrimination Surges

LGBTQ+ Centers Remain Safe Havens as Discrimination Surges

  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...
Cutting Caffeine: This Might Be the Jolt You Need

Cutting Caffeine: This Might Be the Jolt You Need

By Angie Sheets with contributions from Dr. Ron Cotterel and Vitals staff writers Do you reach for that third cup of coffee to get you through marathon zoom meetings or down several sodas or energy drinks to pull you through the afternoon slump? If so, it might be...