Life as a Black Nurse: Adwoa Blankson-Wood Tells Her Story
Adwoa Blankson-Wood is speaking up in terms of what it’s like to be a black nurse. It’s been a difficult year for many of us, but black providers are grappling…
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Sacramento Doctor Zooms in for Traffic Court While Performing Surgery
We’ve seen all kinds of strange things on Zoom since the start of the pandemic. From rambunctious virtual classrooms and business meetings gone awry to pesky pets that like to…
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“Skipper” the Puppy, Born with 6 Legs, Being Hailed as a “Miracle”
As we continue to drudge through the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to remember that science isn’t all gloom and doom. There’s a bit of good news coming out of Oklahoma…
26,219 Complaints in Two Years: New York State Nurses Association Sounds the Alarm
It’s been a painful year for nurses all over the country, but the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is painting a picture of just how difficult the last two…
Here’s What We Know About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
500,000 dead. That’s a tough number to swallow, and we’re still not done with the COVID-19 pandemic. After a rough start to the vaccination process, the U.S. is finally getting…
The Philippines Seeks to Trade Nurses for Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Philippines needs doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, so much so that the country has just offered to send thousands of healthcare workers, mostly nurses, overseas to work in Britain…
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Some Governors Favor Political Donors When Distributing the COVID-19 Vaccine
Administering the COVID-19 vaccine is big business for companies all over the country. From pharmacies and grocery stores to new healthcare startups, securing a few thousand, if not millions, of…
“Unlawful and Unconscionable” – New Report Details What Happened to Elijah McClain
It’s been nearly a year and a half since the death of Elijah McClain. The 23-year-old massage therapist died in August 2019 after a violent encounter with the police in…
Hiding Out in Cancun: What TX Nurses Are Saying About Ted Cruz
There’s a new scandal taking the media by storm. Texas senator Ted Cruz caused an uproar late last week when he was seen flying to Cancun, Mexico with his family…
2020: 200th Birth Year of Florence Nightingale. 100th Year of Women’s Right to Vote. COVID-19.
Last year was a challenge unlike any other, drawing on every single person to adjust the way they work, the way they live, and the way they care for their…
Gay Men Who’ve Recovered from COVID-19 Face Challenges When Donating Plasma
Throughout the pandemic, health officials have been urging individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their blood plasma, which can be used to treat patients suffering from the disease….
Penalized for Patient Complications: 774 Hospitals Set to Lose Medicare Funding
Some of the country’s biggest hospitals and medical centers will lose Medicare funding due to high rates of infection and preventable patient complications, according to the federal government. The facilities…
“A Love Letter to the Black Community” From the America’s Black Doctors and Nurses
A group of the leading black healthcare organizations in the country is coming together to support the black community during this difficult time. It’s well-known that African Americans have been…
Houston Doctor Fired for Allegedly Stealing Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Hasan Gokal says he faced an impossible situation in late December when 10 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine started to expire. A vial had already been opened, leaving him…
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Black Nurses Association
For the last 50 years, the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) has been advocating for the rights of black nurses and healthcare providers all over the country. Born out of…
Extreme Winter Weather Causes Havoc Up and Down the U.S.
A brutal winter storm continues to dominate much of the U.S. from New England to Texas, leaving millions of people without power in Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Faced with a…
