Maryland ranks second best state for nursing professionals
Sydney Kurle | Jun 3, 2021 | Maryland
Keynote: A conversation with Cara Christ, MD
Sydney Kurle | Jun 3, 2021 | Arizona
CBHN's Rhonda Smith talks about what they are doing to address health disparities in Black communities
Sydney Kurle | Jun 1, 2021 | California
The past year and a half have shined a light on the systemic inequities that exist in the U.S. health care system. But for Rhonda Smith, executive director of the California Black Health Network, this is the beginning of what she hopes will be a shift in how the health
Acting Mayor of Anchorage ends COVID-19 emergency declaration
Sydney Kurle | May 27, 2021 | Alaska
At an Anchorage Assembly meeting on Tuesday evening, Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson announced she had issued a declaration ending Anchorage’s 14-month COVID-19 pandemic emergency. The reason for Quinn-Davidson’s decision was the recent drop in COVID-19 cases and the availability of vaccines. She cited the “significant” downturn in COVID-19
Increasing vaccination rates upgrade Hawaii's economic forecast
Sydney Kurle | May 26, 2021 | Hawaii
Economic conditions in Hawaii are improving, thanks to a strong vaccine rollout locally and nationally, as well as the dominant U.S. visitor market outperforming expectations. According to a new forecast for the State of Hawaii from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO), total visitor arrivals will climb to
Washington Health Alliance recognized nationally for work on trust
Sydney Kurle | May 24, 2021 | Washington
Friday, the Washington Health Alliance (WHA) was recognized as a leader in collaborating with organizations across health care by the ABIM Foundation. The Alliance’s Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) is one of several organizations recognized by ABIM Foundation in its new effort, Building Trust, created to enhance medical professionalism and improve
Registration open: "5 Slides we're discussing" Addressing variation in health equity
Sydney Kurle | May 24, 2021 | Washington
From vaccine distribution to access to health care services, there continues to be variation in health outcomes based on race, gender, and economic status. So, what are the moral implications of this difficult reality? How can Washington’s health care system do better by our neighbors and community members? During our
King County urges the continued use of masks while the state loosens restrictions
Sydney Kurle | May 24, 2021 | Washington
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin issued a directive Thursday that urges residents to continue wearing masks in indoor public settings. The directive comes after Washington State Health Secretary Dr. Umair Shah said Wednesday in a tweet that “fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks
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