The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) works to implement strategies ensuring access to a high quality of healthcare for persons of color.
Silver Spring, MD
Joined April 2015
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#NBNA celebrates its 32nd Annual National Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill! #NBNA2020HD #SocialJustice #healthcareaccess #advocacy #nurse
Join us for a luncheon NBNA Innovation Theatre on hATTR amyloidosis on Friday, July 28, 12:30 p.m., NBNA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
•Blue isn’t just a color—in fact, on June 14 blue can help raise awareness about health issues impacting men such as cancer, heart disease and mental illness. Join the #ShowUsYourBlue campaign by WEARING BLUE to work Friday, June 14. #NBNA MensHealth #WearBlue
NBNA Celebrates National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2019 NBNA Member Marsha Thomas work is highlighted!
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Welcome to the new Health Disparities Podcast from Movement is Life. Episode 1 explores bundled payments. New episodes every 2 weeks. Pass it on! lnkd.in/eCgassQ
#startmovelive #healthdisparities #healthequity
The Committee on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 wants to hear from you! Learn about regional town hall meetings, coming this summer, at nam.edu/FutureofNursing2030. #FutureofNursing2030
Daily baby aspirin no longer recommended as heart attack preventative for older adults Cardiologists are no longer recommending it for older adults except for high-risk patients because the risk of bleeding can outweigh the heart-healthy benefits. cnn.com/2019/03/17/health/as…
Forget this brain myth - We lose thousands of neurons daily and can’t replace them – This is false! Neuron number remains reasonably constant throughout life. The brain constantly changes in response to experiences. #BrainHealthTip
Stay connected – Socialize! A strong social network is linked with better overall health and longevity. As part of the connectivity don’t forget to connect with getting the right about of sleep! Adults need at least 8 hours of rest. #brainhealthtip
Learning forms new connections between neurons at any age and keeps brain chemicals flowing. Follow the recommendation to learn something new each day! Try the unfamiliar. Example: learning a foreign language or instrument. #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainHealthTip