Suicide Prevention
World Suicide Prevention Day Is September 10
By April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day that aims to raise awareness
By April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day that aims to raise awareness
By April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event that aims to end overdose,
By Mary Koslap-Petraco DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP COVID-19 made the last 16 months challenging for most families, but the availability of vaccines offers us all
By April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN Summer is in full swing; vacation season is well underway; and time at the
By Linda Washington-Brown, PhD, EJD, MSN, PNP, ANP-C, FNP, FAANP, FAAN July is Minority Mental Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
By Irene W. Bean, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP July is Minority Mental Health Awareness month and, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the renewed
In yet another milestone in our 15-month long fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, children aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. This is truly a day to celebrate, but we can’t become complacent.
Alzheimer’s disease is something health care providers talk a lot about with older patients. Not only is it prevalent — but the incidence is growing — and nearly 5.8 million Americans are now living with the disease. The lack of both a definitive cause and a cure makes people feel especially uneasy.
This week is Men’s Health Week, which is celebrated every year during the week leading up to Father’s Day. This is a week filled with thankfulness as we honor the men in our lives and consider ways to keep them healthy and happy.
Given the continued presence of COVID-19, it is critical to know the difference between the symptoms of the virus and allergies.