There are many national health concerns men hear about regularly: cardiac disease, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, etc. When men watch TV shows or their favorite sports team, they will see and hear commercials about these very medical conditions. These conditions, along with their risk factors, treatment options, and patient testimonials, are also openly discussed both... Continue Reading →
June is PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD is a life-disrupting syndrome that is often linked to Veterans and the trauma related to combat experiences. However, the human response to trauma is not exclusively a combat disorder, and PTSD affects people from all walks of life. Trauma can stem from violent relationships, accidents or even experiences with... Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the term “risk management”? As nurses, our typical first response is “patient safety,” or we think about nurse roles such as patient safety officers. Most don’t realize though, that the original focus of risk management was preventing loss; mainly the loss of resources. These resources were primarily related... Continue Reading →
