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One of the biggest barriers standing between millions of Americans and programs assisting with food, utilities, and healthcare is—wait for it—enrollment paperwork. It's not so much the lack of programs or their awareness of them, it's the capacity, across many touchpoints in the health and human services ecosystem to support navigating the paperwork and enrollment process. In fact, in 2024, 5 mill...

Remember those clunky voice assistants from the early days of the internet? Well, the AI technology behind them has evolved dramatically and thanks to the power of Generative AI , we're now talking to a new breed of conversational digital agents . These advanced AI agents can hold meaningful conversations with patients, offering multilingual support and knowledgeable guidance on a range of health...

AI is everywhere! From delivering the tacos you crave to the car you drive to the clinical trial you might need -- it's reshaping our world and our work . AI-based technologies are helping solve complex problems in nearly every discipline, industry, and human endeavor. And in healthcare , artificial intelligence is a game-changer.  AI-based technologies do many things faster and better than humans...

Indigenous nurses bring more than clinical expertise to their practice—they bring a legacy of resilience, cultural knowledge, and a commitment to holistic care that honors their ancestors, culture, and history. For Native and Indigenous nurses, advancing practice means blending tradition and cultural humility with innovation to meet the unique needs of their communities, build trust, and transform...

The 2024 annual report from the Commonwealth Fund describes in detail that Americans face greater barriers to accessing and affording healthcare than those in peer nations . Now, nurses are overcoming those barriers to access through a new, growing medium: podcasting . In our Power of the Podcast series, we explore how nurses are taking their expertise to the airwaves to share evidence-based care...

The 2024 annual report from the Commonwealth Fund describes in detail that Americans face greater barriers to accessing and affording healthcare than those in peer nations . Now, nurses are overcoming those barriers to access through a new, growing medium: podcasting . In our Power of Podcast series, we explore how nurses are taking their expertise to the airwaves to share evidence-based care solu...

A new annual report from the Commonwealth Fund describes in detail that Americans face greater barriers to accessing and affording healthcare than those in peer nations . Now, nurses are addressing the ongoing disparities that result through a new, growing medium: podcasting. In a new series for SEE YOU NOW, we explore how nurses are taking their expertise to the airwaves to share evidence-based c...

This Hispanic Heritage Month , we're amplifying the voices of Hispanic nurses who are transforming healthcare through research, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to their communities. In this special sampler episode, hear from nurse scientist Roxana Chicas , PhD, RN, FAAN whose groundbreaking work on heat-related illness among agricultural workers is protecting vulnerable populations and influen...

Around the world, millions of children undergo surgeries requiring general anesthesia; and along with it, the universal and understandable experience of – anxiety. A peak moment of anxiety and stress often occurs during anesthesia induction when a mask needs to be placed on a child's face. It's a stressful experience for kids, parents, and staff and studies have shown that high anxiety before surg...

History and experience show that nurses raising their voices shape health policy. From advancing the profession to advocating for patients, nurses are well-positioned to articulate and champion the changes and legislation needed for better health, care, and access. That's the idea behind the American Nurses Association's (ANA) annual ' Hill Day, ' which focuses on advocating in the United States C...

Voting and health. It's a pairing with a growing body of evidence (and even its very own Index !)  supporting the links between this powerful duo and how they impact and amplify one another and dramatically shape the health of individuals, communities and democracies. From green spaces to clean air, policy decisions impact our health and wellbeing just as much – and often more – than any individua...

It's been a hot 12 months – according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service , June 2024 was the thirteenth consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. The Centers for Disease Control estimates approximately 1,200 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat each year, and that number is expected to rise as hotter temps increase the incidences of heat str...

In our ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, access to quality, expert care remains a significant challenge, particularly for historically marginalized communities who have well-documented health disparities. As the conversation surrounding gender-affirming care grows, an unfortunate truth remains: LGBTQIA+ individuals face significant barriers when accessing care and navigating healthcare system...

In this special edition of SEE YOU NOW, we're celebrating Juneteenth! As a podcast focused on how nurse-led innovation strengthens our healthcare systems and transforms lives , we're marking Juneteenth wi th a playlist and sa mpler episode amplifying the significant healthcare contributions of Black nurses who are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, driving progress, and building health...

Despite broad awareness and agreement on the need for massive and urgent investment in nursing to transform our complex health and care systems, the American Nurses Foundation's Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar. In this third and final episode in our series of rare, in-depth unscripted conv...

In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation's Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment in nursing to transform our complex health care systems and care delivery.    In this second episode in our...

In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation's Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment in nurses and nursing to transform our complex health care systems and care delivery.    In this series of r...

In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation's Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report , revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment to unlock the full potential of nurses and the nursing profession to expertly, equitably and cost-effectiv...

Our kids are not okay . Social isolation, technology use, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are all spiking for children and teens. The US Surgeon General's Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health conveys, "the challenges today's generation of young people face are unprecedented and uniquely hard to navigate. And the effect these challenges have had on their mental health...

Imagine – healthy people living in equitable and resilient communities on a thriving planet! That's the vision of Practice Greenhealth , a sustainability network delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,700 hospitals and health systems in the US and Canada. Healthcare sustainability is important work – if the healthcare sector were a country, it would be the fifth largest carbon emitter o...

We're cheering on runners in the 2024 Boston Marathon this week by having another listen to our episode featuring Nurse Practitioner, elite runner, and Guinness World Record holder , Samantha Roecker, FNP . A competitive runner and nurse, she has a *track record* (pun intended) of breaking barriers and addressing stigmas, and for the 2022 Boston Marathon, she combined her passion for nursing and r...

March 2024 marks two years since President Biden signed into law the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act . This landmark, first-of-its-kind legislation has funded more than $100 million in grants to implement strategies to reduce and prevent burnout, stress and suicide, sustain well-being, and build workplace cultures and practices so our healthcare workforce can thrive.   The law...

Women's History Month celebrates women's achievements, acknowledging notable women in history and the important role they've played across societies, industries, and culture. There is perhaps no greater source of women's history-making and contributions to society, science, and social systems than healthcare and the nursing profession with its historically high representation of women among its ra...

While not always obvious, the invisible hand of policy is ever-present, shaping our lives, and impacting our health . Much of a nation's most significant disparities and inequities are rooted in policy decisions that, intentionally or unintentionally, limit access to healthcare, education, transportation, nutrition, childcare and more. The good news: Policy is also one of the most impactful avenue...

Despite decades of growing interest in improving Black men's health and the health disparities affecting them, the health of Black men consistently ranks lowest across nearly all groups in the United States. In this update, we're reconnecting with Julius Johnson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC , a Nurse Practitioner, educator, and football coach, for an update on how he's keeping youth athletes safe on the playi...