2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
Community/ Public / Population Health
2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (01.04.10)
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (01.08.10)
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (02.02.2010)
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (11.20.09)
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (12.04.09)
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
2009 H1N1 Flu – Situation Update (12.11.09)
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators…
8 lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
Clinical nurse specialists share experiences on how the pandemic and social distancing are highlighting the CNS role. The “new normal”…
ANA signs on to letter affirming positive change in U.S. Public Health Service
ANA signs a letter of concern about proposed creation of an Office of the National Nurse.
ANA urges nurses to volunteer before disaster strikes
In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake on Jan. 12, many nurses felt the urgent need to jump on a plane and hit the ground in Haiti to help treat and comfort the survivors, but were not sure how to go about it.
Caring for patients with metabolic syndrome
A precursor to serious complications, this dangerous condition is on the rise among Americans.
Chemical soup
ANA and state associations work to protect nurses and the environment from chemicals.
Chief nurse officer takes on full range of public health issues
Rear Admiral Carol A. Romano, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Nurse Officer for the United…
Collaborating to improve the financial health of health care
Nurses are collaborative by nature, especially when providing patient care. We embrace team-based care, and we welcome family members as…
Cornucopia
Food-and Americas’ overconsumption of it-have become public health issues. We need therapy for what one expert calls our “national eating disorder.”
Protected: CRE: Not your average multidrug-resistant organisms
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Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are key
Ebola… the word conjures up the thoughts of dark, steamy jungles and grim healthcare providers working feverishly in primitive conditions…
Ending AIDS: Safe sex is still key despite medical advances
There is much to celebrate in the battle against acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is increasing life…
Fever-reducing drugs may help spread flu
According to a study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the widespread use of fever reducing medications may lead…
From our readers….Caring for Haiti from afar
The devastation in Haiti following the earthquake caused many of us in healthcare to come to a standstill. I am…
From our readers…Caring for the world by recycling supplies
I became aware of the acute lack of essential medical supplies when I participated in medical missions work in the…
Healing our hazardous environment
Environmental pollution threatens our homes, workplaces, and communities. So what can you do? This article will tell you.
How do nurses measure up? A first look at results of ANA’s HealthyNurse™ Health Risk Appraisal
Gain insight into nurses’ health practices and obtain feedback on your own health.
Injury patterns in competitive college athletes identified
A study in the Journal of Athletic Training found that male competitive college athletes had a higher acute injury rate…
Issues up close
Adult immunization rates in the United States are well below national public health goals. Find out what steps you can take to raise disease awareness and boost vaccine coverage.
Mumps on the rebound
After decades of dormancy, mumps is back and could be making an appearacne soon at a clinic or hospital near you.
National Priorities Partnership explores nursing’s contributions to healthcare transformation
Seeking to address major healthcare challenges, the National Priorities Partnership recognizes the many contributions nurses are making to advance its goals and transform health care. This article details the steps needed to optimize nursing’s contributions in specific areas.
New report says more than 13% of Medicare patients experience adverse events during hospital stay
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says an estimated 13.5% of Medicare patients experience adverse…
Nonfatal occupational injuries among healthcare workers increase
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the incidence rate for nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses…
Nurses suffer depression at twice the national average rate for general population
A study published in May/June Clinical Nurse Specialist found that 18% of hospital-employed nurses reported depressive symptoms, twice as high…
Nursing Green teams: Volunteer today
By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN At work, have you felt short of breath or nauseous from inhaling fumes from cleaners/sterilants/disinfectants?…
Ozone-depleting inhalers to be phased out
On April 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that seven metered-dose inhalers used for asthma and chronic obstructive…
Polypectomy lowers colorectal cancer mortality
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that mortality from colorectal cancer was about 50% lower among…
Pregestational diabetes associated with congenital anomalies
Pregestational diabetes is associated with congenital anomalies, but obesity alone is not, according to a study in the Obstetrics and…
Public-sector research in drugs and vaccines improves public health
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports, “Public-sector research has had a more immediate effect in improving…
Putting evidence into practice: Hot flashes
The latest in a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society.
Reaching the end game: Total population health
Our editor-in-chief discusses the importance of population health.
Sickle cell trait can take a sudden deadly turn
For someone with sickle cell trait, exercise can trigger dangerous complications. But most people who have the trait, don’t know it.
Study shows geographic variation in prescribing patterns
A New England Journal of Medicine study of Medicare patients found that prescribing patterns varied by hospital-referral region. For example,…
Study: 8 million lives saved during years since Surgeon General Report on smoking
In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General Report on smoking (in 1964) 8 million premature deaths have been…
Study: Despite increased resources, US lags in health outcomes
A study in JAMA reports that despite increased resources for health care, the US lags behind other peer nations in…
Study: Fast foods not the major cause of rising childhood obesity
A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that children’s consumption of fast food is only a small…
Study: Former prison inmates at risk for hospitalization
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that former prison inmates have a higher risk for hospitalization than the general…
Study: Men more likely than women to return to hospital within 30 days of discharge
A study in BMJ Open reports that men had a higher rate of hospital utilization, defined as ED visits or…
Take Note – August 2007
Good news for younger women taking estrogen Estrogen therapy may have cardioprotective effects for women who start taking it in…
Take Note – December 2006
CDC recommends HIV screening for everyone New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call for routine…
Technology: Powering global healthcare transformation
In the United States and United Kingdom, nurses have the chance to influence their nation’s health information agendas in a strong voice.
The costly business of human trafficking
The ANA’s House of Delegates addresses human trafficking.
The Dauntless Nurse: The greatest innovation of all
Illustration by Xanthea Carlson. “What would health care look like if it was a car,” I asked nurses. It was…
The environment and the nurse
We are hearing much talk about the unseasonably warm weather in some areas and extreme conditions in others. Frequently, we…
The growing threat of cephalosporin resistance
Extensive use of third-generation cephalosporins has led to cephalosporin-resistant bacterial strains. Learn how these organisms cause deadly infections and you can help control their spread.
The mouth in the mirror: Assessing your patient’s oral health
Approximately half of American adults have periodontal disease—a chronic inflammatory disease affecting gum tissue and supporting teeth. Longstanding untreated periodontal…
The new health insurance marketplace
Our editor-in-chief discusses the upcoming insurance requirement related to the Affordable Care Act and emphasizes the need for nurses to be knowledgeable about the requirements so they can help friends, family, and patients navigate the health insurance marketplace.
Urban sprawl and the built environment
Environmental health is in the midst of a paradigm shift. Today, features of the built environment, such as architecture and…
When the disaster strikes, is America “ready or not”?
As the disaster in Japan continues to unfold, it is a reminder that here in the U.S., preparedness and response to a major event must remain a priority.
WHO says antibiotic resistance is global threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on global antibiotic resistance, which according to the accompanying press release,…
Workplace programs promote healthy behaviors
Workplace health promotion programs are an efficient approach to improving the health of a relatively large group of individuals because…
