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Wear your seatbelt. And your mask.

by: USACS
Buckle Up By John Casey, DO, MA, FACEP, FACOEP US Acute Care Solutions National Director of Scholars, National Clinical Governance Board I have the deepest appreciation, love, and respect for all of the medical staff tirelessly working on the front lines of this pandemic. Anyone who knows me knows of my deep passion for teaching […]
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Pregnancy in a Pandemic

by: USACS
Learning that there’s a baby on the way is life changing for any new parent-to-be. But a positive pregnancy test during a pandemic when a woman is a clinician required a whole new level of self-care – and courage. In the Saint Francis Health System, Dr. Ryan Parker gave kudos to six women on her […]
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Full Circle
March 17th, 2022by: USACS
Growing up, one of Dr. Janice Jones’ favorite things to do was to, with her father and sister, take her mom lunch at the hospital where she worked as a NICU nurse practitioner. She would get to go on a tour and remembers thinking that her mother did remarkable work. “Each year, there was a […]
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International Women’s Day: Shining a Light into the Darkness

by: USACS
Shining a Light in the Darkness A Dream Fulfilled Since she was three years old, Jessica Munoz has worn a stethoscope around her neck, with the dream of offering healing and presence to people in their darkest moments. It was a dream realized early in life: she earned her BSN directly after high school and […]
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Prepared for This: One New Physician’s Experience Battling COVID-19

by: USACS
Prepared for This Kathryn Rouse, MD, was finishing up her residency at a Bronx city hospital emergency department when the Covid-19 Pandemic hit New York City. Her time at the hospital – one of the worst hit in the country – followed by her first year as an attending there, was unforgettable. “In one sense,” […]
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Does Social Media Make You Happier?
February 2nd, 2022by: USACS
Social media can be a great tool for keeping in touch with friends and family, networking and collecting information – and having entertainment at your fingertips. Some popular social media networks include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest and TikTok. While these platforms can be wonderful for connection and discovery, the negative aspects can […]
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Yoga as Medicine: How Dr. Angela Aboutalib uses the mind-body connection to spur healing

by: USACS
Angela Aboutalib, MD Title: US Acute Care Solutions National Director of Quality & Education IAC Favorite yoga pose: Pigeon (“It makes me feel free, and it releases the stress in my hips, where I carry stress!”) Yoga instructor: Chicago School of Yoga, wellness retreats, private coaching Loves: Being able to change people’s lifestyles, helping them […]
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