Covid-19 Vaccines Reach the Most Remote Americans
This mountainous corner of Appalachia is one of many remote communities where medical workers are just starting to deliver Covid-19 vaccines, demonstrating the great effort it will take to reach the most isolated Americans.
AANP Congratulates Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
AUSTIN, Texas, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) congratulates newly confirmed Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and pledges its continued support to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and expand access to high-quality health care. “On behalf of the more than 290,000 […]
Louisiana Should Look to Nurse Practitioners to Strengthen Health Access
2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging for the health of Louisianans and our nation.
Choosing the Right Type of Mask
Here we are, nearly one year since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and a lot about our lives has changed. Until the vast majority of our communities are vaccinated, it is strongly recommended to wear a mask (or better still, double mask) and to social distance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued guidance to help you choose the right type of mask that offers maximum protection.
We trusted nurse practitioners to handle a pandemic. Why not regular care?
In response to COVID-19, more than 20 states across the country loosened the scope-of-practice restrictions on nurse practitioners (NPs), increasing the capacity of the health care workforce to care for patients.
Choosing the Right Primary Care Provider for Your Family
Choosing a primary care provider is one of the most important health decisions you can make to ensure your health. In the United States, nearly 29% of men and 18% of women don’t have a primary care provider, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nurse practitioner discusses expected CDC guidance for people who’ve been vaccinated
The CDC is expected to release updated guidance soon for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Sources tell CBS News the recommendation will allow small gatherings with other vaccinated people, but continue to urge mask wearing in public. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN with more.
Nurse practitioner: ‘This guy needs a kidney, I’ve got two’
The Holly Hill 48-year-old father of four needed strength to return to a career he loved as an avionics technician. His dialysis appointments were three days a week, with four hours for each visit. He'd been doing that for two-and-a-half years.
Chronic Kidney Disease: Know the Symptoms
March is National Kidney Month, when we raise awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than one in seven adults — or 15% of all United States adults — have CKD. That comes out to roughly 37 million people.
Be Sure to Self-Check!
We must take charge of our own health to increase our chances of avoiding chronic diseases or other preventable conditions. There are several self-checks you can perform at home to monitor your own health.