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Public/Environmental Health

Melbourne report: Day 3
By K. Joanne McGlown, 07 September 2010
A call to action … (open access)
Melbourne report: Day 2 of 63rd Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference
By K. Joanne McGlown, 02 September 2010
Making new friends and talking of nursing … (open access)
Melbourne report: Day 1 of 63rd Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference
By K. Joanne McGlown, 01 September 2010
And so it begins … (open access)
Ready for school? Not in California, say school nurses
19 August 2010
Fewer than half of Golden State adolescents vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
Talk not enough to meet U.N. health goals, says nurse leader
By James E. Mattson, 04 August 2010
Social determinants, not disease management, are key. (open access)
Global nursing: Fulfilling a dream in Thailand
By Robyn Madsen Baran, 12 July 2010
California dreaming? For this Californian, the dream is community nursing in SE Asia. (open access)
Helping earthquake survivors cope with stress
01 June 2010
Association focuses on psychosocial needs of Haitians.
Terri Moore
19 May 2010
Never give up, says ‘American Hero’ Terri Moore
Hidden treasures: Four great reasons to sign up for an international mission trip
By Sherylyn M. Watson, 14 May 2010
Looking for a good reason to leave your comfort zone? (open access)
Vermont team responds to crisis in Haiti
By Jane Palmer, 12 May 2010
More than 100 volunteers aid in disaster relief.
Haiti: ‘Once you’ve been there, you are never the same.’
By Jane Palmer, 11 May 2010
Disaster relief leads to new perspective for surgical nurse
30 tons and what do you get? Savings and a cleaner environment
22 April 2010
As the world observes Earth Day, Sisters of Mercy Health System is counting the benefits of going green.
Nurses help nurses with Haiti relief
05 February 2010
Nurses at U of Michigan and Johns Hopkins find ways to aid nation in turmoil.
Classroom with a (world)view
By Savitri Singh-Carlson, 20 January 2010
Exposure to diverse public health settings fosters student passion and understanding.
UN agency rushes maternal health supplies to Haiti
14 January 2010
Pregnant women especially vulnerable following earthquake
Rural nursing science: Alive and well
By Clarann Weinert, SC, 23 December 2009
There are still hurdles, but rural nursing science is moving in the right direction.
STTI member of task force clarifies breast cancer screening guidelines
19 November 2009
Bernadette Melnyk, dean of ASU nursing, serves on l6-member panel
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30 October 2009
Awards recognize service, sacrifice and innovation
Amaus Health Services: Sharing God’s love with life’s fellow travelers
By Jane Palmer, 16 October 2009
Parish-based multidisciplinary team serves the underserved with respect and compassion.
Global alliance of health professions issues call to action on H1N1
31 August 2009
Group represents nursing, dentistry, medicine and pharmacy
Joint Commission issues seasonal flu vaccination challenge
19 August 2009
Raises bar above 2008-09 rates
Nurses demand closure of swine flu safety gaps
06 August 2009
Protest follows first nurse death from H1N1
High plains practitioner
22 May 2009
Her mission: To help the people of Afghanistan and contribute to the reconstruction of that war-torn nation.
Anne Teitelman
16 May 2009
Research by Anne Teitelman helps bridge the gap between fact and fiction about HIV and STIs.
04 May 2009
Any active member of STTI can participate in these communities.
By Elicia E. Egozcue, 02 April 2009
After caring for terminally ill family members, her passion became her mission.
26 March 2009
School of Nursing faculty and students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are participating in a campaign that challenges residents to embrace wellness.
By Darlene Sredl, 19 December 2008
For years, she had a secret ambition. Even her husband didn’t know.
By Shela Akbar Ali Hirani, 21 November 2008
Through knowledge, support and advocacy, nurses empower the powerless.
Sandi Cavanaugh-Sutkus
By Sandra A. Cavanaugh-Sutkus, 20 November 2008
Their mission? Provide basic medical care and learn about another culture. They also learned about alternative medicine.
By Kim Larson and Melissa Ott, 02 October 2008
Thirteen nursing students go beyond textbooks and the Internet to experience this Central American country firsthand.
By Elizabeth Valente, 20 August 2008
Family nurse practitioner students build bridges between cultures.
By Elizabeth Zicari, 20 August 2008
Throughout her career, the author has found that culturally congruent care enhances community health and well-being.
20 August 2008
Sassi and friends on the island of Fais in Micronesia.
20 August 2008
In March 2007, Kathleen Sassi took her first voyage with Aloha Medical Mission, which provides medical assistance to islands in the Pacific. Many of the islands have neither electricity nor running water, and disease is widespread.
Sarah Gieschen
By Nancy Wesenberg, 04 August 2008
For Sarah Gieschen, who spent a month in Liberia as a volunteer nurse based on the world’s largest nongovernmental hospital ship, singing was a bridge to serving.
Marian Condon
By Marian Condon, 27 May 2008
These heroes seek to reduce more than 2 millions tons of hospital waste produced annually.
Helen Glass
By James E. Mattson, 27 May 2008
No history of Canadian nursing is complete if it doesn’t mention the contributions of Helen Glass.
Juli C. Maxworthy
By Juli C. Maxworthy, 27 May 2008
If poor hygiene fosters disease, why are hospitals so non-compliant with hand washing?
Dominican Republic
By Jane Palmer, 27 May 2008
Eighteen members of a humanitarian mission to the Dominican Republic find out what it’s like on the other side of paradise.
By James E. Mattson, 01 September 2006
She is a pioneer in nursing informatics. Now, as chief nurse officer of the U.S. Public Health Service, Carol Romano is drawing upon her years of experience to provide nursing policy advice and consultation to the Office of the Surgeon General, while representing the U.S. Public Health Service at state, national and international levels.
02 June 2006
Nurse activists from California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey and Kentucky attended annual shareholder meetings of tobacco companies Altria/Philip Morris and Reynolds American.
By Susan C. Benedict, 03 March 2006
Susan Benedict, professor of nursing at Medical University of South Carolina, provides an overview of daily struggles experienced by members of the Dalits caste in India, also known as the Untouchables, and efforts by health professionals from MUSC to relieve some of their health needs.
By Bhungani ka Mzolo, 03 March 2006
Bhungani ka Mzolo, nurse, member of the Africa Honor Society and spokesperson for the Gauteng [Province] Health Department in South Africa, reviews the history of apartheid in South Africa and describes one initiative that nation is taking to offset the negative impact of nursing migration.
03 March 2006
The Tobacco-Free Nurses Initiative, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was developed to help nurses stop smoking.
Editor’s blog: Goodbye, comfort!
Meet some of your amazing colleagues. (open access)