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NURSE MANAGER, Interventional Radiology
Kennedy Health System is seeking a full time Nurse Manager in our Interventional Radiology Dept. In this key role, the Nurse Manager will manage and oversee clinical, human and other resourc
The President Spills Washington's Worst-Kept Secret
President Obama's May 9 declaration that he supports same-sex marriage was only surprising to people who hadn't been paying attention. We obviously don't agree with his conclusion, but had no illusi
Strawberries With a Side of ADHD?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Not too sure that organic produce is worth the extra dough? This may change your mind. It looks like scientists in the US and Canada may have found a connection between pesticid
Sheets & Blankets: How Often Should You Wash Them?
Do you really know who, or rather what, you’re sleeping with? According to Philip M. Tierno Jr., director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, most
Black Men Speak: Have You Heard of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) ?
Black Men Speak! member Ernest Hardmon III discusses how ancestry plays a role in modern African American culture, attitudes, and sense of self. Hardmon describes how slaves were described by power gr
F.D.A. Reviews Safety of Using Bone Drugs
Health News Article by Tara Parker-Hope In an unusual move that may prompt millions of women to rethink their use of popular bone-building drugs, the Food and Drug Administration published an analys
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY; LIGHTING THE OLYMPIC TORCH
YOUR WORLD NEWS May 2012 10th Day Greece The ceremonial Olympic torch lighting was never any more impressive than on it's May 10th 2012 splendor. Considered a sacred day the ancient ceremony
RECENT POLL REPORTS RETIREMENT AGE IS IDEAL AT 67
Americans are expected to retire at 65 may find that they'll work a little longer and retire at 67. These results were conducted by a recent Gallup poll involving 1,016 adults. According to the poll the past 17 years from 60 in 1995 to 64 in 2005 the expected retirement age has been gradually inc
DEAR GARDENERS: THERE'S NOTHING LIKE MOTHERS AND ROSES
MAY 2012 [Photo shows a bouquet my own roses] Dear Gardeners: May blooms are out with beautiful roses. I have red and pink ones around my yard and they are absolutely beautiful. It's the time for roses to have their season. Each year rose growers flaunt the gardens with sweet aromas a
Cardio: 3 Weight Shredding Plans
If your goal is permanent fat loss, you need to burn enough calories to make a significant impact. And the key to doing so is using interval workouts — which will help you reach your “feel great we
8 Simple Secrets For A Faster Metabolism True or false: you can burn calories while you sleep
True! The human body is funny…one minute, you’re eating cookies all the time and thinking it’s great if you actually managed to get in four hours of sleep – and still can fit all your clothes. The nex
Parenting Emergences Quiz: Do You Know What to Do in an Emergency Involving Your Child?
Children can be magnets for dangerous situations. Do you know what to do if your child needs emergency medical attention? Take our quiz and find out how much you know -- or don't know! Question 1 o
Pray Continually for Your Children
"I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours." (John 17:9 NIV) Jesus reflected the father heart of God when he prayed for the disciples. As a
Happy Nurse's Week from the National Black Nurses Association
In celebration of your hard work, join NBNA during National Nurses Week and win one of five complimentary conference registrations to the 2012 Conference in Orlando, FL. www.nbna.org http://ww
Write Ups: What to Do If You're Confronted with One
We all like to believe that we are good employees, and as nurses, we believe that we consistently give the best care possible every time we show up to work. In my 35 years of leadership experience, I