Category Archives: Health & Wellness

October is health literacy month for health organizations, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, business, professionals associations and government agencies (Office of Minority Health, 2023). Healthy People 2030, is an initiative that addresses the health disparities for equity, and to improve health literacy for all including individuals and organizations (Healthy People 2030). You can doContinue reading “Health Literacy Month”

As a registered nurse I am able to observe and serve in many capacities. I have noticed that many young adults, adolescent and children are not using their five senses to navigate through the world. As a result they are not able to cope or communicate effectively with others, because of abuse and neglect byContinue reading “The New Mental Health Crisis”

“Equal educational opportunity is a prerequisite to achieving racial equality in our Nation.” Justice Sonia Sotomayor Written by Denetra Hampton ( June 30, 2023) On Thursday, June 29, 2023, The Supreme Court ruled that the admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina that relied in part on racial considerations violated the UnitedContinue reading “Nursing Science: How The Supreme Court Ruling Affects Us All”

Cuncic (2023) states “Imposter syndrome is the internal psychological experience of feeling like a phony in some area of your life, despite any success that you have achieved in that area. You might have imposter syndrome if you find yourself consistently experiencing self-doubt, even in areas where you typically excel”. We have all felt thatContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome”

A heat stroke can be fatal. Being in extreme temperature can be deadly. Fainting maybe the first sign, as a result of the core body temperature being to high. Some of the signs and symptoms include the following: “Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures — usually in combination with dehydration — whichContinue reading “Heat Stroke”

Changing your eating your habits can be challenging for most, especially if you love to eat. Reduce your intake gradually and give up one thing at a time to make the transition easier. A friend of mind was having difficulty giving up soft drinks. I suggested she reduce her soda intake by one every dayContinue reading “Challenge of Eating Healthy”

Time is precious. When I was a child, time seemed to drag but as an adult, days and weeks are moving so fast that everything becomes a blur. Before you know it, life would have passed you by and left you will be wondering where did the time go. With that said, dance like noContinue reading “Dance Like No One is Watching…”

Nursing is an art, and providing care and comfort to others can be challenging. Nurses experience both the highs and lows of life with patients and their families. We are an intricate part of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care for all that utilize the healthcare system. As we celebrate another nurses week,Continue reading “Happy Nurse’s Week!”

This year’s theme is “There is More to the Story. ” The library is a wonderful way to promote reading for all ages. It is a free service and it may not be used as frequently by many due to the internet but it has a place in society. If you are of a certainContinue reading “National Library Week April 23-29”