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Good Morning, Readers!

Summer is nearly upon us, and if you have heat intolerance like I do, you may not be super thrilled about it…

Two of my favorite things to help keep cool during the summer are a neck fan and a cooling towel. They are game changers, especially when used together!

And of course, don’t forget your sunscreen! ☀️

Today's Top Beats

🙏 Workplace Gratitude
🍽️ Food Swaps

🤔 Mystery Diagnosis

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Benefits of Workplace Gratitude

Gratitude practices, such as naming three things you’re thankful for each morning, can help ease stress, foster resilience, and improve well-being, especially during difficult times. Simple actions like thank-you notes, peer support programs, and public recognition are easy ways to regularly incorporate gratitude in the workplace. These efforts can boost morale, connection, and engagement—particularly for frontline workers who face ongoing stress. Of course, small acts of gratitude shouldn’t replace fair treatment or systemic change, making it important to still advocate for safe conditions and respect alongside appreciation.

New ACIP Members

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. appointed eight new members to the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel ACIP, including figures controversial during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as Dr. Robert Malone and Dr. Martin Kulldorff. Critics, including vaccine experts, warn the new appointees lack technical vaccine expertise and could undermine public trust. Kennedy, who also dismissed all 17 prior members, said the move is meant to restore faith in vaccines by demanding stricter data review. Concerns are mounting that states or institutions may form independent advisory committees in response.

Small Food Swaps for Healthier Planet

Food choices significantly affect climate change, with a third of global greenhouse gas emissions stemming from food systems. Diets high in meat—especially from ruminant animals like cows—produce four times more emissions than plant-based diets. Processed animal products and rice also have large climate footprints, while plant proteins and diverse grains are more sustainable. Choosing local, organic, and in-season produce, minimizing processed foods, and reducing food waste are key ways to lower environmental impact. Even small swaps, like replacing beef with chicken or almonds with peanuts, can make a difference.

TOGETHER WITH INDEED

NYC is Calling: Experience 3 Days Off the Clock with Indeed

Remember the last time you had three whole days just for YOU? If you're drawing a blank, you're not alone. That's why Indeed created Careers in Care: Off the Clock—a 3-day, all-expenses-paid experience in the heart of NYC, designed specifically for healthcare professionals.

This November, 50 lucky healthcare workers will trade scrubs for self-care, rounds for relaxation, and med carts for meaningful connections. Indeed is covering flights, hotel, meals, plus wellbeing workshops led by experts who understand healthcare life.

Picture this: You're sipping coffee in a chic midtown hotel, attending a morning wellbeing workshop just before connecting with peers over a relaxed lunch. No call bells. No code blues. Just three days of career insights from industry leaders, genuine connections with peers who get it, and actual time to recharge your batteries.

The best part? You'll gain valuable insights from healthcare professionals across various specialties and build meaningful relationships in a supportive environment. Plus, hello Instagram-worthy NYC moments! Don't forget to share this opportunity with your healthcare colleagues. Everyone deserves a chance to join this special event.

Your chance for this exclusive experience ends June 30. Enter today! Your future self will thank you.

No Purchase Necessary. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited. Open to 48 US & DC, 21+ who are employed in the healthcare field. Promotion ends 11:59 PM ET 6/30/25. Visit https://careersincaresweeps.com/terms for Official Rules.

TODAY'S TOP VITAL

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The percentage of medical devices in the US that are only available through foreign manufacturers. Click here to learn why this is an issue.

NURSE ON-CALL

MYSTERY Dx MINUTE WITH NURSE KEL

Mystery Diagnosis Minute

Hey everyone! In June, we’re recognizing three important healthcare awareness months: Alzheimer’s, brain health, and PTSD. 

Today’s mystery diagnosis is another disease which can affect the brain, as well as the spinal cord and optic nerves.

🧠This disease is chronic in nature and causes widespread inflammation, which disrupts how nerve impulses are sent and received by different areas in the body. 

🧠 Symptoms can range from confusion and memory problems to more severe and debilitating symptoms like seizures, psychiatric complications, and even losing the senses of smell and taste when the brain or cranial nerves become involved. 

🧠 While there is no cure for this disease, exacerbations of symptoms can be managed with corticosteroids. 

Think you know the answer? Click here to see if you’re right! 

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SUPPLY ROOM

Vial Friends

Looking for a gift for the ICU nurse in your life? Check out this funny t-shirt!

BREAK ROOM

The High(-pertension) Life

Have you ever guessed your own blood pressure and got it right? Watch these nurses predict their blood pressures while on the job. You won’t believe the readings they got!

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS

Nurse anesthetists are generally the highest paid nurses, but can you guess which state pays their CRNAs the most, when adjusted for cost of living? The answer may surprise you!

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