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June 21, 2021

What is pandemic fatigue and what can I do about it?

Infection and Spread Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH

A: Pandemic fatigue can be defined as being in a fight or flight state for an extended period of time. This can cause a stress like reaction, which eventually leads to behavioral fatigue. In other words, initially many of us were fearful of the new virus and abided by restrictions such as limiting gatherings, avoiding Read more…

June 21, 2021

Me estoy estresando por subir de peso. ¿Qué puedo hacer?

Mental Health Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo PM-IT
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT

R: A medida que se acerca el verano en Norte América ☀️, la gente comienza a aumentar de peso. Pero su salud es más que un número. Aquí hay algunas ideas que le ayudarán a concentrarse en lo que realmente importa. Quizás haya notado que su ropa 👚 no le queda igual. Quizás sus patrones Read more…

June 21, 2021

BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!

Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley-Ritter-PhD
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD

Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…

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