THE PULSE

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 […]

Veterans Day is a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you to the men and women who answered the call to serve. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, communities across the nation will take time to honor veterans in workplaces, schools, and healthcare settings. For those of us in healthcare, this day is more than […]

November is a time to recognize the professionals who bring compassionate care directly into the homes and hearts of those who need it most. Across the country, nurses, therapists, aides, social workers, and volunteers dedicate their days to ensuring patients receive comfort, dignity, and skilled attention in familiar surroundings. Their work often happens quietly, but […]

By Sam Kuhn at recruitonomics.com With hiring struggles abound, the healthcare industry is turning to creative new solutions: automation and artificial intelligence. How will automation and the rise of artificial intelligence impact healthcare recruiting? This is the central question I will address in the final part of this blog series.  Meet Pepper. A specialized care robot […]

Falls continue to be one of the most serious safety challenges in healthcare, with significant consequences for patients and staff alike. The Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event Data for 2024 shows that patient falls were the most frequently reported sentinel event, accounting for 776 events (49%), a 15% increase from 2023. The leading causes included: The […]

Adopting a healthier way of life moves us beyond quick fixes and fads. By Francesca Coltrera, Editor at health.harvard.edu A veritable avalanche of influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. If you’re overwhelmed by fads and hype around wellness, read on. Dr. Wynne Armand, a primary care physician at Harvard-affiliated Mass […]

You power through every shift, manage life’s demands, and often put your own well-being on the back burner. As fall arrives with cooler air, shorter days, and seasonal viruses, it’s the perfect time to reassess how you care for yourself. Here are smart, doable fall wellness strategies tailored for nurses, plus tips to stay resilient […]