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Good Morning Readers, |
We get a lot of requests to cover content on school nurses and our team wants to better understand what topics you care about. For those school nurses out there, reply to this email to tell us more. Some of our recent finds have been:
1️⃣ Addressing teen mental health through school nursing.
2️⃣ Every NYC school now carries Narcan.
3️⃣ Tennessee parental consent law limits autonomy of school nurses.
4️⃣ School nurse charged with giving students wrong medications.
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Today's Top Beats |
🏥 New Kind of Transplant
🧪 At-Home STI Testing
🗞️ The Importance of Good News
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HANDOFF |
Chicago Nurses Strike |
Safety, staffing, and better pay—these are the three main reasons that more than 1,000 nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) went on strike Monday, just blocks away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Nurses say they hope the proximity of the DNC will draw more attention to their week-long strike. They allege that hospital management has expanded their assignment requirements and won’t allow them to wear adequate PPE for COVID-19.
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New Kind of Transplant |
For women struggling with infertility, in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies are the next go-to after other treatments fail. But there’s a newer option slowly gaining more evidence: uterine transplants. A new study in JAMA reports that 14 of 20 attempted uterine transplants were successful and all 14 women gave birth to at least one living baby. Half the pregnancies had complications—mostly hypertension, cervical insufficiency, and preterm labor—but there were no birth defects.
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At-Home STI Testing |
The FDA has approved the first-ever at-home test for syphilis: the First To Know Syphilis Test from NOWDiagnostics. Public health experts hope that expanded access to testing with this over-the-counter product will help increase screening, especially for those reluctant to see their doctor about a possible exposure or anxious about the stigma of sexually transmitted infections. Despite declines in cases for decades, syphilis cases have surged 80% since 2018, including 3,755
cases of congenital syphilis.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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The number of states, including Washington DC, with “very high” levels of SARS-CoV-2 detected in wastewater, suggesting one of the biggest waves of COVID-19 infection since the first Omicron wave.
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CARING COLLECTIVELY WITH TOGATHER
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The Importance of Good News in Trying Times |
With so many negative headlines, good news can feel like a much-needed breath of fresh air. Not toxic positivity or ignoring real issues, but finding and sharing authentic stories of hope and progress.
Here’s why genuine good news is essential:
Boosts Mental Health: True stories of positive change can reduce stress and anxiety, providing a break from the negativity that often surrounds us.
Fosters Hope and Resilience: Stories of kindness and overcoming adversity remind us that progress is possible, even in tough times.
Connects Us: Sharing meaningful positive news helps build community and connection.
It's not about burying our heads in the sand, but celebrating the wins that inspire collective action. Plus, when we see better, we do better. Good news is a tool to fuel our efforts toward change, providing proof of what’s possible when we work together.
So instead of doom-scrolling, add a little good news to your daily routine! You’ll be happy you did. 🧡
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Tesiah Coleman, MSN, AGPCNP-BC,
WHNP-BC, CLC, is the founder and CEO of Togather, the first collective care platform for health justice.
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Luxury Sleep Giveaway |
Want to experience the ultimate in sleep luxury? Enter to win one of FIVE Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Sets (a $400+ value) here. Indulge in the softest, most breathable sheets on the planet. Giveaway closes August 23.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Cozy Couches |
Looking for a cheap dupe of the viral $10K Cloud couch at Restoration Hardware? Look no further than Costco’s version (it’s also $400 off right now). Reviews online have
been amazing. If that’s not your style, try this trending alternative.
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BREAK ROOM |
Patient or Nurse |
Sometimes, nurses take care of their patients better than they take care of themselves. If you need a laugh, watch what this nurse does after getting her wisdom teeth removed!
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