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Tag Archives: Healthcare
The Other Opioid Crisis
Limited access to opioid pain relievers in the global south leaves millions suffering
We’re all well aware of the opioid crisis in the Western world. Any quick search will yield fresh news of overdoses and communities hobbled by addiction, and it’s getting worse all the time. It’s reached epidemic proportions, becoming a priority … Continue reading
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Tagged global south, Healthcare, opioid access, Opioid crisis, opioid shortage, Other opioid crisis
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How Do You Reach Out to People in Medically Underserved Communities?
An interview with Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, Part Two
Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, works to help medically underserved communities. She attended the University of Toledo where she earned a BA in Business Administration. She then went on to earn her MPA from Cal State University East Bay with … Continue reading
How Do You Reach Out to People in Medically Underserved Communities?
An interview with Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, Part One
Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, works to help medically underserved communities. She attended the University of Toledo, where she earned a bachelors degree in business administration. She then went on to earn her masters degree in public administration from Cal … Continue reading
The Number of Male Nurses Is Rising
Job demand, security and pay have superseded the gender stigma of the past
The percentage of male nurses nationwide has tripled in the last 40 years. This steady increase from 3.9 to 8.1 percent not only benefits quality healthcare, but the economy and culture as well. Surprising History Modern society has been slow to let go … Continue reading
Nurses Reveal the Last Wishes of the Dying
People who are terminally ill usually have simple last requests that bring them joy
The last wishes of the dying often have one thing in common. They revolve around the simple pleasures in life. Palliative care nurses at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in England say that many of the people who stay at their … Continue reading
China’s Clown Doctors Bring Joy to Children’s Hospitals
China's healthcare system embraces an unusual Swiss program
Over the past 20 years, Switzerland’s clown doctors have made their way to six of China’s top hospitals. And no, this isn’t a bad joke about the Swiss healthcare system. These “doctors” are literally clowns. They wear bright red foam noses, … Continue reading
