THE PULSE

Every year, National Nurses Week gives us a moment to pause and recognize the people who carry so much of healthcare forward. In 2026, Nurses Week is observed from May 6–12, with this year’s theme, The Power of Nurses™, highlighting the incredible impact nurses make in hospitals, clinics, schools, communities, long-term care settings, correctional facilities, […]

Winning firms have proven their commitment to equity and advancement for their female-identifying employees. North Richland Hills, TX – May 4, 2026 – Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Inc., a leading staffing firm, announced today that they have qualified for the 2026 Best Staffing Firms for Women list for providing an exceptional experience for the women in […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of mental and emotional well-being. In healthcare, especially, the pace, pressure, and responsibility can add up quickly, making it just as important to care for yourself as to care for others. Taking a moment to check in with yourself matters. Stress, fatigue, and […]

Every day, healthcare professionals put their safety on the line to care for others. One of the most common and potentially serious risks on the job is a needlestick injury. These incidents may seem minor in the moment, but they can carry life-changing consequences. From exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B or […]

April marks Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and focus on understanding, inclusion, and meaningful support. It’s an opportunity to recognize the experiences of autistic individuals and reflect on how we show up in the spaces we share every day. For many years, the conversation centered on awareness. Today, the focus has […]

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact music therapists have in schools across the country. In educational settings, music becomes more than enrichment. It becomes a structured, evidence-based tool that supports communication, learning, and emotional growth. For many students, especially those receiving special education services, traditional approaches do not always […]

In healthcare, it’s easy to focus so much on caring for others that we forget to prioritize ourselves. But heart health isn’t something to put off. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and while that statistic can feel heavy, it also comes with hope. Many heart-related risks can be […]

The start of a new year often brings renewed motivation to prioritize health—but for healthcare professionals, self-care can easily fall to the bottom of an already long to-do list. Long shifts, emotional labor, administrative burden, and constant responsibility for others make it challenging to sustain healthy habits, even for those who understand their importance best. […]

Our first thought as caregivers is to safeguard and ensure the safety of our patients and loved ones. Yet, our health and well-being can be easily overlooked. We need to take care of ourselves first to take care of others and that includes implementing proper body mechanics. Body mechanics is a term used to describe […]

As we enter the holiday season, it is the perfect time to adopt good handwashing practices to stay healthy throughout the winter months. Flu season is typically observed from October to May with high peak activity occurring between December and February. This often comes with an increase in transmission of respiratory viruses that can easily […]