Ideally, all people seeking care from today’s health systems and providers should be treated equally and equitably across the board. Sadly, it’s now 2024 and this is still not the case. Implicit and explicit biases […]
Weight Bias in Healthcare: Statistics and Solutions Read More »
The topic of body weight and how it relates to health has long since been a source of contentious conversation between doctors and patients, and it’s driven by one of the most common myths in
Preventing Weight Discrimination in Healthcare Settings Read More »
AIDS was first identified in the United States in 1981 but likely existed in the U.S. since the 1970s. It took about 3 years for scientists to tie AIDS to its root cause, human immunodeficiency
HIV/AIDS Certification for Healthcare Workers: A Complete Guide Read More »
Menopause is an inclusive experience for cisgender women and some transgender men that marks a physiologic milestone when the reproductive period comes to a close. Almost 100 million women across North America have undergone menopause,
Does Menopause Make You Tired? Managing its Impact on Work Read More »
Suicide among trans youth has become a silent pandemic, and it’s an outcome that’s often preventable with appropriate support and care. The trans community at large experiences rates of depression, anxiety, and other serious mental
What Is Passive Suicidal Ideation and How Does it Affect Trans Youth? Read More »
New York State has required continuing education for recognition and reporting of child abuse for licensed professionals working in key frontline industries since early 1989. Over the years, the program has grown to include other
The New Child Abuse CE Renewal Requirement in New York: What to Know Read More »
All healthcare providers are expected to operate within the communities they serve without bias and prejudice. Of course, every institution is run by human beings, and that means biases that impact patient outcomes will inevitably
Implicit vs. Explicit Bias in Healthcare Read More »
Effective pain management is an ongoing challenge for healthcare employees at any institution from the boardroom to the bedside. Pain is a complex process that often requires a holistic and interprofessional approach to treatment. Potential
Chronic vs. Acute Pain Management Strategies Read More »
Becoming a father is a remarkable milestone and represents an enormous life change. It introduces wonderful and rewarding human experiences for their budding family, as well its share of stresses and challenges—some more anticipated than
Preparing for Fatherhood: Understanding Paternal Postpartum Depression Read More »
November is Trans Awareness Month, and it’s dedicated to education about the trans community and opportunities to explore the challenges they face. Also known as Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month, this is about more than
November is Trans Awareness Month! Read More »
