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Strengthening and Improving the Nursing Experience through Research and Innovation
Jul 28, 2022
Like many hospitals and health systems across the nation, the AdventHealth Central Florida Division is experiencing a shortage of nurses. According to the Florida Hospital Association, the state could face a shortfall of nearly 60,000 nurses by 2035 if changes aren’t made in inspiring, recruiting and supporting nursing students and nurses.
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing the Journey of Community Health Improvement with Mikelle Moore, Intermountain Healthcare
Jul 25, 2022
On this episode, I talk with Mikelle Moore, senior vice president and chief community health officer at Intermountain Healthcare, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey
Jul 19, 2022
Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy or childbirth-related death than White women. The health and well-being of women on their maternal journey – before, during and after childbirth are critical aspects of equitable health care.
Four ways to improve digital health equity
Jul 15, 2022
Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in tech-based approaches to improving maternal outcomes and the birthing journey.
How Respectful Dialogue Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Jul 13, 2022
This month we celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, so it is appropriate that we consider the impact of our words as we work to reduce the stigma around mental health issues.
Chair File: Making Health Care ‘Age Friendly’ Is More Important Than Ever
Jul 11, 2022
One demographic in the U.S. that has been constant in recent years is the aging of the population.
June 27 Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Talking Workforce Trends with Erin Fraher, UNC School of Medicine
Jun 27, 2022
On this episode, Wright L. Lassiter III, Chair, American Hospital Association, talks with Erin Fraher, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and research associate professor in the Department of Surgery at UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, N.C. She also is director of the Carolina Health Workforce Research Center, one of five national health workforce research centers in the U.S.
Perspective: Advancing the Health of Communities is Central to Every Hospital’s Mission
Jun 17, 2022
Two studies released last week during Community Health Improvement Week highlight the tremendous value hospitals provide to benefit their communities.
Fostering an equitable, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ health
Jun 16, 2022
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This tradition started back in 1969 with the Stonewall Riots – a series of demonstrations that were brought on by the continued mistreatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in New York City.
Hospitals and Health Systems Are Working to Implement Price Transparency Policies and Help Patients Understand Costs
Jun 16, 2022
The AHA is supporting this activity by highlighting tools that aid patients and align with the new federal price transparency policy.