Dr.Tee_DNP 🦋🤗
- Website
- https://nursefrombirth.com/
- Substack
- https://nursefrombirth.substack.com/
Mom, Grandma, and proud nurse. Doing my part to make the 🌏a better place.
"I'm no better than anyone else, but I'm just as good" (#myGrandma)
Joined Apr 2022
Laughter is the best medicine for your mood! And guess what? Well, it turns out that it's also good for the body! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Numerous studies have shown that laughter has a host of health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, and boosted immune system.
So go ahead and laugh it up- it's good for you and everyone around!
Soaring congenital syphilis rates in US risk lives of thousands of babies
#News #Health #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #STI
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/17/congenital-syphilis-crisis-us-biden-administration
🧐Cannabis consumers who caught COVID had 'better outcomes and mortality' than non-consumers, study finds
“Marijuana users had better outcomes and mortality compared to non-users,” the study says, suggesting that the observed benefits might result from cannabis's “potential to inhibit viral entry into cells and prevent the release of proinflammatory cytokines.”
#News #Health #research #Cannabis #COVID19
https://weedmaps.com/news/2023/10/cannabis-covid-better-outcomes-and-mortality/
👀Illinois reports first measles case in 4 years, state health officials confirm
#News #CoSoNews #Measles #PublicHealth #Health
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-measles-vaccine-symptoms-cook-county/13912362/
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New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
This is pretty sick!😒😒
Three female doctors sue L.A. County, alleging it ignored complaints about an abusive boss at Harbor-UCLA hospital
One plaintiff says she witnessed Dr. Louis Kwong sticking his finger in surgical hip wounds on an unconscious patient while making sexual sounds and saying he was “finding the G-spot.”
CMS removes coverage curb on PET scans for Alzheimer's patients
The change removes the once-per-lifetime limit on beta amyloid PET scans that restricted their use to clinical trials
FYI: Synthetic Opioid 10-Times Stronger Than Fentanyl Linked to String of Overdoses
"Developed in 1950, nitazenes were intended to treat severe pain. However, the group of compounds was so powerful that researchers were concerned about its overdose potential. As such, the drugs never made it to market, not even in medical settings."
Since 2019 the drug has been found in heroin, fentanyl and counterfeit pain pills marketed as pharmaceutical medications.
Florida settles lawsuit over COVID data, agrees to provide weekly stats to the public
The settlement requires the department to provide COVID-19 data to the public for the next three years, including weekly statistics on cases, deaths and vaccinations by county, age group, gender and race, Smith said in a news release. The state must also pay more than $152,000 in legal fees to cover the plaintiffs' legal costs.
“It Creates A Breeding Ground For Bacteria”: Dentists Are Sharing The Most Common Mistakes They See Their Patients Make
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dentists-orthodontists-sharing-most-common-030603376.html
5 Things to Know About Health Literacy
Tips for promoting Health Literacy
DYK:
Since 2009, the NFL and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to fight cancer and save lives. Crucial Catch (CC) helps more people catch cancer early, and addresses the unequal burden of cancer in under-resourced communities. CC promotes prevention and early detection of cancer and increases access to lifesaving cancer screenings. Since 2009, CC has raised more than $27 million and impacted over a million people in communities that need it most.
Rabies vaccine packets dropping from the sky for raccoons in Western North Carolina
Vaccines will be dropped in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Virginia as well, according to USDA officials.
Florida family sentenced to federal prison for selling 'dangerous,' fake COVID-19 cure: DOJ
The product contained toxic industrial bleach, the DOJ said.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-family-sentenced-fake-covid-19-cure/story?id=103792447
Maryland sees first death from rare tick-borne virus
The virus is called Powassan, and there are no vaccines or medicines for it, said the Maryland Department of Health today. It's not transmitted person to person, except in rare cases by blood transfusion.
The person who died from Powassan had travelled to Canada, where they got the virus, and then returned to Maryland.
#News #Maryland #Health
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-sees-first-death-from-rare-tick-borne-virus
Did you know that understanding health information and making informed decisions is a crucial part of achieving health equity for all? 🌍💕
📊 Health literacy empowers us to:
✅ Navigate healthcare systems
✅ Advocate for our own well-being
✅ Make informed choices about our health
✅ Reduce health disparities in underserved communities
Spread the word and promote #HealthLiteracy because everyone deserves access to the information 💡and resources they need for a healthier, happier life. #Health
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📚 October: A Month for Health Literacy 📚
October isn't just about pumpkins and spooky tales—it's also Health Literacy Month! 📖💡
Health literacy empowers us to understand health information and make informed decisions about our well-being.
Let's take some time this month to boost our health knowledge, support one another in seeking reliable resources, and enhance our ability to navigate the world of healthcare. 🤝💪🏾
Here's to a month of learning and growing in health literacy! 📚💖
Health care is in crisis. The looming strike by 75,000 health workers is just another sign of that
If the coalition of unions does go on strike it would affect facilities in CA, OR, WA, CO, VA and DC. Members of the coalition of unions — including nurses, therapists, technicians, dietary services, maintenance and janitorial staff — are set to walk out for a three-day strike starting on Wednesday.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/01/business/healthcare-workers-kaiser-permanente-strike/index.html
Dr.Tee_DNP 🦋🤗
- Website
- https://nursefrombirth.com/
- Substack
- https://nursefrombirth.substack.com/
Mom, Grandma, and proud nurse. Doing my part to make the 🌏a better place.
"I'm no better than anyone else, but I'm just as good" (#myGrandma)
Joined Apr 2022