National League For Nursing Calls For Greater Civility Among Our National Community by G. Rumay Alexander , EdD, RN, FAAN, and Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN (NAPSI)—As the world reacts with shock and horror at mass shootings in the U.S., it is important that we as nurses and nurse educators reaffirm our core values and Read More …
Category: Health
Rotary
Putting An End To Polio (NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, vaccine hesitancy—the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines—is one of the top ten global health threats of 2019. Acknowledging this challenge, Rotary clubs in the U.S. and around the world remain laser-focused on the global fight to end polio, a Read More …
The U.S. Military Uses Laser Vision Correction For Mission-Ready Personnel
(NAPSI)—Did you know the U.S. military relies on LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures to make sure service members have the vision needed for operational success and safety? Good vision can be a matter of life and death in combat situations or landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier. Military duty can involve Read More …
Background On Business
For A Purpose-Driven ROI, Partner With Those On The Front Lines by Rick Shadyac (NAPSI)—My greatest hope from last week’s historic Business Roundtable proclamation cementing the changing concerns of some of the world’s top business leaders is that this statement becomes reality. This idea that corporations deliver more than profits deserves our attention, respect, and Read More …
Health Awareness
Don’t Let Mother Nature Sidetrack Your Health: Five Ways To Prioritize Your Family’s Physical And Mental Well-Being In Hurricane Season (NAPSI)—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an average hurricane season this year, but as history has shown, the worst hurricanes are often unexpected. Last year, the seemingly mild Hurricane Michael rapidly turned into a Read More …
Children’s Health
Breathe Easier, Have Your Kids Tested For Asthma (NAPSI)—The school year can be a hectic time for the families of America’s estimated 57 million schoolkids—but it’s also a good time for parents to bring their children to the doctor to get tested for asthma. Asthma Affects Academics According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Read More …
Fabulous Food
Mushrooms Are Ready For Their Closeup (NAPSI)—In the ensemble cast of the produce aisle, finding a stand-out player can sometimes be difficult. After all, each has its own unique characteristics, whether it be taste, nutrition, or health benefits. However, when it comes to mushrooms—which are grown in the dark in nondescript growing houses across the Read More …
Health Matters
Diabetes Makes Disaster Planning Even More Important (NAPSI)—Everyone should plan for natural disasters, but this planning is especially important if you have a chronic health condition such as diabetes. Follow these nine steps to be ready: 1. Do basic planning. Plan for where you will go if you must leave home, how you will get Read More …
Pointers For Parents
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Pointers For Parents
Healthful School Lunches: What Parents Need To Know (NAPSI)—The healthfulness of school lunches is one of the top three parental concerns of this school season, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll. The survey covered a number of parental worries for their school-aged kids, including their safety, whether they’ll make new friends, quality of Read More …