Memorial Wall Honors Nurses Brought Down by COVID-19

May 15, 2020

The past few months have brought new, chilling meaning to the phrase “front-line nurses.” Hundreds of those who are literally closest to the fight against COVID-19 have paid the ultimate price. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has begun an online memorial wall, more

Front Lines COVID-19 Response Plan Proposed

May 13, 2020

In a newly released report, the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) lay out a plan for the country to confidently return to work and school and estimates that Congress will need to appropriate more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities

Pandemic Highlights Need to Thank Nurses Not Only During Nurses Week

May 07, 2020

It’s National Nurses Week, planned each year in honor of Florence more

Georges: Living Legend for Good Reason

May 06, 2020

Nurses have been on the front lines of the global battle against the novel coronavirus since its earliest days. The profession has continued to be the bedrock for millions during the pandemic even as nurses themselves have fought to stay healthy and safe. And nursing has no more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership

The Time for Outrage Is Now

May 06, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic envelops the United States, far too many nurses are falling critically ill, and too many are losing their lives to this deadly disease. Our front-line nurses speak up to demand an adequate supply of personal protective equipment to protect themselves, more

Lighting the Way for the Homeless during COVID-19

May 01, 2020

The World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife,” in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. A true pioneer in healthcare, Florence Nightingale’s invaluable contribution to our modern healthcare more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Promoting Nursing Leadership

During Pandemic, States Increase Access to Care

Apr 29, 2020

Since late-March, states have provided people more direct access to more highly skilled clinicians during the pandemic. more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Improving Access to Care

Lenoir County to Join AARP Age-Friendly Network

Apr 28, 2020

    Congratulations to Lenoir County on making application to become a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities! Part of the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative, the network supports elected officials, partner organizations, more

Location: North Carolina