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Optimal Health and Wellness

@carains

Health care professional advocating for a culture of health equity for all populations across the Commonwealth. Opinions are my own!

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Joined April 2012
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PLEASE join me in asking the Department of Education to revise its proposed definition of 'professional degree' programs to include nursing! Stand up for nurses’ education and workforce—sign the petition.  ana.quorum.us/campaign/profe…
RN Action

RN Action

Make your voice heard, advocate for nurses and patients today!

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New AI model outperforms humans at predicting sudden cardiac death among young people...OK great for those with an existing diagnosis - one question: how can those at highest risk get this screening - and who are they?!? healthimaging.com/topics/art…
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Check it out: Why School Nurses Should Get a Seat at the School Safety Table ~ asisonline.org/security-mana…
Q&A: Why School Nurses Should Get a Seat at the School Safety Table

Q&A: Why School Nurses Should Get a Seat at the School Safety Table

Terri Hinkley, CEO for the National Association of School Nurses, sees value in bringing nurses to teams developing school emergency response plans.

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Medicaid Helps Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/2… via @GeorgetownCCF

Medicaid Helps Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

In Partnership with: Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Depend on Medicaid Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) are defined as children who have chronic...

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Thank you PCIS nurses for sharing the importance of school attendance and its impact on academic success ❤️ linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?…
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Check out our March district staff newsletter ❤️ secure.smore.com/n/hkx4r-pps…

PPS Health and Wellness Quarterly

PPS Health and Wellness Quarterly

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Want to keep schools safe? Hire more nurses

Arming every school with a school nurse would go a long way in casting a wider mental health safety net for students.

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Join us on 11/19 at Plymouth North HS from 5-8 PM for a great program on a positive community response to the drug crisis ~ free dinner and a great lineup of amazing presenters!
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IV fluids available to fewer emergency patients sbne.ws/r/QCFQ ...perhaps we should rethink the practice of having 60% of our IV fluids being manufactured in one location, this has certainly proven to disrupt optimal health care!?!
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Plymouth Public Schools@PlymouthSch7 Jul 2024
Free Summer Lunch program begins tomorrow, July 8th! ☀️ 🥪
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The Free Summer Lunch program begins July 8th and runs through August 23rd. ANY child 18 and under can enjoy free lunch all summer long at Hedge Elementary School. ☀️ Lunches will be served each week, M-F, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Call (508) 830-4474 for more info.
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linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?… Happy School Nurse Day Plymouth nurse educators ~ your students share their appreciation, check this video link out:
School Nurse Appreciation Day - 2024

School Nurse Appreciation Day - 2024

Produced by EDTV 2023/2024

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Thank you Rep Muratore for your consistent support and advocacy in the legislature!
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Across all settings, a happy “Nurses’ Week” to all nurses ~ the Plymouth school nurses thank you for all you do ❤️
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#plymouthnursesrock
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Plymouth school nurse launches Yellow Tulip Project, students spread awareness and joy

Plymouth school nurse launches Yellow Tulip Project, students spread awareness and joy

Yellow Tulip Project ambassadors in Plymouth Community Intermediate School are on a mission to destigmatize mental health care and people are noticing.

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Healthy Headlines

Healthy Headlines

Healthy Headlines

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Healthy Headlines

Healthy Headlines

Healthy Headlines

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Ch 4 news anchor Lisa Hughes visits students involved in the yellow Tulip Project at PCIS last week 💛 #smashthestigma
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Unthinkable ~ parents need to be aware... usnews.com/news/world/articl…
US Receives Thousands of Reports of AI-Generated Child Abuse Content in Growing Risk

US Receives Thousands of Reports of AI-Generated Child Abuse Content in Growing Risk

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PPS nurse educators rocking it at our 3rd annual Health Fair ❤️ #schoolnursesrock #healthandwellness
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