Archive for February 2024

Residency program introduction and overview

When we think of racism, we often think of overt acts of prejudice and discrimination, but what about subtle microaggressions (https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/what-are-microaggressions), bias, and systemic barriers? February is Black History Month, and we are looking at the ways trauma and stress due to racism (https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/racism-mental-health) can impact the Black community physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll discuss…

NP & PA Surgical Updates 2024 is May 2-4, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, and via livestream. Full program schedule and registration: http://tinyurl.com/rkrdrzfd Employment of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) is projected to increase within surgical practices to offset growing workforce demands. With goals to improve outcomes, surgical professionals must be apprised of the…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices. Dr. Demilade Adedinsewo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says that to keep the heart healthy, there…