Code Lavender: Supporting Physicians and Nurses at Work
There was a phrase you’d hear all the time during the pandemic: “healthcare heroes.” And it was pretty easy to see why, given all the unending sacrifices our providers made. And yet – “hero” can seem too tidy a label for what our front-line teams go through every day. Giving a patient a serious diagnosis […]
Meet our March Nurse of the Month: Nancy Wade
Our March Nurse of the Month is Nancy Wade, whose teammates call her one of the most compassionate and most fun nurses to work with. “Nancy’s kindness is evident as soon as you work with her,” says a fellow nurse. “She knows how to build that bridge of trust with patients. I always love working […]
The Future of Indigenous Health: Meet Alyson Shirley
Alyson Shirley is a former Miss Navajo Nation who is a rising star in Indigenous health. She recently earned a master’s degree in global health from Arizona State University’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Today she works as an HIV Program Specialist for CAN Community Health, a non-profit that empowers patients affected by infectious […]
7 Practices for Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Christina is ready to quit. She feels tired, numb, and cynical during every nursing shift; her coworkers and the high patient ratios at her hospital annoy her. At home, she’s overwhelmed by even small tasks on her To Do list, such as taking her car for an oil change or scheduling her dog’s vet appointment. […]
Meet our February Nurse of the Month: Clayton Yocham
Clayton Yocham is a one-of-a-kind nurse. A born adventurer praised for his calm and intelligent presence, Clayton has been described as “the kind of nurse you want to work with, a real team player” and “a truly gifted nurse.” We talked to him about his journey into nursing on Indigenous lands. Hi Clayton! I know […]
Long-Term Care for Native Americans Elders
Did you hear the good news about Native American elders? They are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. Yes, life expectancy is still lower than other U.S. racial/ethnic groups. But that’s improving. While there were only 42,000 Native elders over age 85 in 2012, Tribal nations are expected to have 300,000 by 2050. But […]
