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Check out this great story from David Moreno on all things Burnett School of Medicine at TCU and Arnold Hall! #BurnettMedTCU #TCU #MedicalInnovation #FortWorth #FortWorthReport

Check out this new article I wrote for the UNC Mirror! It covers the university’s plan to propose a bill for state funding for the construction of their medical school. I learned a lot about journalistic style and covering live events. Read it here:

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping healthcare, and nursing leaders play a pivotal role in harnessing its potential! Leading organizations are leveraging AI to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and improve employee experiences. However, some leaders and frontline staff remain uncertain about how to navigate this transformative landscape. I'm excited to see American Organization for Nursing Leadership bring this topic forward, and to explore practical considerations for integrating AI into clinical practice and operations. Don’t miss the chance to engage with panel members and ask your questions!

4.5 years ago, I took a leap of faith and started my journey at Premera. It had been 12 years since I had been in the corporate world, as I focused on raising my amazing kids and being actively involved in my community. But when my youngest started kindergarten, I decided to test the waters with a 6-month contract. If I didn't enjoy it, I knew I could always walk away. I still remember my first phone interview with Paul Hollie at Premera. Something about that conversation made me realize that I either wanted to work with him or not go back to work at all. Luckily, after a series of interviews, I was offered the position of Social Impact and Rural Healthcare Support Specialist. To be honest, I had no idea what "Rural Healthcare" meant at the time. But I was passionate about community involvement and eager to dive into this new challenge. As I learned more, I discovered the unique healthcare needs of rural areas in Washington and Alaska. It became my mission to make a difference in these underserved communities. Now, after 4.5 years and more than $100M in grants, I find myself reflecting on the incredible programs I have had the privilege to partner with. From collaborative care models, rural nursing programs, and small equipment grants in rural and remote areas, to youth mental health programs, substance use disorders, and focusing on the intersection of behavioral health and homelessness, we are watching the results come in. Stories like this are the reason I love what I do. The work isn’t done yet; in fact, there’s still a long way to go to provide equitable access to healthcare to everyone in the community, and I’m so grateful to be part of the impact. #Premera #SocialImpact #RuralHealthcare #MakingADifference

🎉 Meet Lewis Williams, one of our incredible #ElevatingTheSafetyNet medical school scholars! 🩺 Lewis is one of eight students awarded a full-ride medical school scholarship, allowing him to chase his dream of becoming a doctor without the burden of debt. It was Lewis’s love for science, learning about the disparities affecting African American communities, and recognizing the healthcare gaps in our system that inspired him to pursue medicine. He is determined to represent and uplift those from underserved communities. This year, four of our L.A. Care Elevating the Safety Net Scholars, including Lewis, will attend Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, which recently opened its own independent medical school—thanks in part to a $5 million grant from L.A. Care. 🎓 This initiative is not only working to increase the number of physicians in the healthcare safety net, but it is also striving to increase diversity among the physician workforce in L.A. County. Research shows racial and ethnic diversity in the physician workforce improves outcomes in communities of color. We are proud to support Lewis on his journey to make a difference! 💛 Want to learn more about the eight scholars? Click here: http://spr.ly/6048oxamA #HealthcareHeroes #LACare #DiversityInMedicine #MedicalScholarship #CommunityImpact #FutureDoctors #CDU #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #InspiringStories #ESNScholar #ESN #HealthcareHeroes #LACare #ImprovingHealthOutcomes

SAVE THE DATE! PISCE is teaming up with UPenn's School of Nursing for a Researcher Symposium on October 16, 2024 with Keynote Speaker Anne Sales, PhD, RN, FAAN from the University of Missouri. The symposium is designed with specific information for researchers at all levels of their careers and interested in increasing their knowledge of implementation science in their work. See the flyer below for more details 🙂!

Great keynote on Implicit Bias & nursing simulation!

In 2022, Tripp Umbach measured the economic impact of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and Old Dominion University (ODU) joining forces to become a more comprehensive university, combining academic and research programs at ODU. Now, EVMS and ODU are nearing the end of the process to bring their medical programs under one umbrella. #TurningIdeasIntoAction #EconomicImpact https://lnkd.in/erskNCZv

Dr. Parambir Keila, a physician at North Hastings Hospital and former Quinte Health Rural Medicine Chief/Medical Director, is hopeful. He sees a new, first-in-Canada medical education model through Queen’s University as a promising recruitment avenue to bring more family physicians to beautiful Bancroft. At a time when family medicine physicians are in critically short supply, why not make it easier for those with a passion for family medicine to become practicing family medicine physicians? That’s what Queen’s University has done through its Queen’s-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program. Specifically designed to address the shortage of family doctors, the program aims to graduate practice-ready, community-focused physicians able to provide comprehensive care to patients in southeastern Ontario. Recognizing this program as beneficial for physician recruitment, Quinte Health partnered with Queen’s University to invite learners to Bancroft for clinical placements. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ey89wGTf. #Connection #StrongerTogether

"There isn't a future as a top-ranked, highly regarded medical center without these facilities being upgraded ... It's either going to happen or ... it won't really matter because you're going to have a mediocre institution, with mediocre results and mediocre effects — and then you can do whatever you want with it." As an industry expert, I believe that upgrading the facilities of the University of Minnesota's medical center is crucial for their future success. The current facilities, while reputable, are outdated and pose a risk to the university's standing as a top-ranked medical center. The proposed new state-of-the-art medical center would not only help attract and retain top physicians and researchers but also ensure that the institution remains competitive in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. By investing in the next generation of world-class facilities, the university is taking proactive steps towards maintaining its national rankings and reputation in academic health. Failure to upgrade the facilities would not only jeopardize the institution's progress but also hinder its ability to deliver quality care and achieve remarkable outcomes. It is imperative that we support the creation of a future facility fund to make this vision a reality.