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Fourth Trimester Programs: A New Era of Postpartum Care

Diversity Nursing

It's encouraging to see the growing recognition of the "fourth trimester", the crucial postpartum period extending from birth to three months or even a year after delivery. For too long, the focus in maternal care has primarily been on pregnancy and childbirth, often leaving new mothers to navigate the complex physical, emotional, and social changes of postpartum on their own.

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Hospice of the Red River Valley Rebrands as HIA Hospice

Hospice News

North Dakota-based Hospice of the Red River Valley has rebranded as HIA Hospice. The new name stands for “hearts in action,” a motto the nonprofit has adopted for more than 40 years, according to HIA Hospice Executive Director Tracee Capron. The rebranding reflects the organization’s evolution of hospice services and its growing geographic footprint, Capron indicated.

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Community College of Denver Launches Affordable LPN-to-BSN Bridge to Boost the Colorado RN Workforce

Daily Nurse

As the nursing profession confronts persistent workforce shortages, the Community College of Denver (CCD) is stepping up with a game-changing solution for Colorado and beyond. The college has officially launched a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) bridge program—providing a flexible, cost-effective, and accelerated pathway for working LPNs to become Registered Nurses (RNs).

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How Thanatology Is Driving Hospice Care Innovation

Hospice News

Thanatologists examining dying and grief practices have uncovered significant trends shaping hospice and bereavement care models in recent years. Thanatology is derived from the Greek word for death, “thanatos.” It is commonly described as the study or description of death, dying and loss and the psychological, social, cultural, biological and spiritual aspects of these processes.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Alliance Official: Medicare Advantage Growth, PDGM Cuts Create Converging Crises For At-Home Care

NHPCO

The post Alliance Official: Medicare Advantage Growth, PDGM Cuts Create Converging Crises For At-Home Care appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.

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Kennedy’s Replacement of Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee Causes Widespread Alarm

AJN Off the Charts

Heather Hazzan, SELF Magazine Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), the body of experts that reviews vaccine safety and efficacy data and makes recommendations on vaccine scheduling as well as precautions and contraindications to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Abnormalities of the sinus node, atrial tissue, AV nodal tissue or conduction system can cause bradyarrhythmias. Bradyarrhythmias are more common in older patients because of age-related degeneration and fibrosis of the conduction system.

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Assisted Dying: It’s crucial that young people and families get support if they want to discuss assisted dying

Together for Short Lives

Reacting to MPs’ decision to prevent health professionals from raising assisted dying with children and young people under the age of 18, Nick Carroll, Chief Executive of Together for Short Lives said: “I fully understand that MPs’ decision today, to ban health professionals from initiating conversations with under-18s about assisted dying, is an attempt to […] The post Assisted Dying: It’s crucial that young people and families get support if they want to discuss assisted dyin

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New Who Cares Podcast Episode! | The Crucial Role of Nursing in Home Care

NHPCO

Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post New Who Cares Podcast Episode!

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Together for Short Lives Conference: an “outsider’s” view

Together for Short Lives

As Philanthropy Manager here at Together for Short Lives, I wouldn’t exactly call myself an “outsider”. I understand the challenges the system faces. I know the deep joy that good palliative care can bring to those on that most difficult of journeys. I am passionate about making sure every seriously ill child and their family […] The post Together for Short Lives Conference: an “outsider’s” view appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Alliance Weekly: June 13, 2025

NHPCO

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A Funeral Director — and Poet — on Grief

SevenPonds Blog

Thomas Lynch, funeral director and poet, has been published in The Atlantic, Granta, The New York Times and others. He has homes in Michigan and Ireland.

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