Heart Health in Tribal Nations
You see them every February: campaigns for American Heart Month reminding us that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Riding alongside Valentine’s Day ads, we’re told to check our blood pressure, start a fitness routine, and eat healthier. That one person dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. What […]
You Live Until Age 123. Who’s Treating You?
A new healthcare staffing forecast is out … and while it doesn’t hold any surprises, it does offer a generally rosy view of the future. The “Healthcare Staffing Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028” looks at factors driving demand and some differences between North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. (North America […]
Meet our January Nurse of the Month: Meagan Ulmer
Kicking off 2024 is our first Nurse of the Month: Meagan Ulmer! Raised in South Dakota, she’s been in the unique position of working for Tribal Health since our very beginning: “I’ve had fun watching it grow and watching my coworkers grow with company.” Hi Meagan, thanks for speaking with us. I know you’ve […]
Clinical Corner: Don’t Fear the Ultrasound
by Dr. Vikram Shankar Time and again, I’ve seen providers hesitant to use ultrasound. The ultrasound has such utility in daily practice that it has become an indispensable part of the ED. Ultrasound is intrinsically rewarding because once you learn the basics, you realize how it speeds up your ED life. Work smarter, not harder. […]
Nurse Bullying – and How to Stop It
Who doesn’t admire a hard-working nurse? Gallup polls tell us nurses are consistently named the #1 most trusted, ethical, and honest profession in America. It makes sense; nurses help us get through some of our worst hours with their compassion and expertise. But that’s the patient experience. The nursing experience isn’t always so simple. Being […]
Dealing with the Obesity Crisis in Underserved Communities
Obesity kills 300,000 Americans annually – and more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a recent report. While many people think of obesity as an aesthetic concern, it carries a high clinical and economic cost. A 2022 Bipartisan Policy Center report found 2020 obesity costs hit $248 billion in annual […]
