A 38-year-old mother of two finds the determination and drive to shed 30 pounds, and finds herself in the best shape of her life. Allie Newman is a 5’2” petite brunette. The 38-year-old mother of two had always been physically active – first as a ballet dancer, and later as an avid alpine skier. But […]
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Where Caregivers are the Problem
One of the barriers to mitigating healthcare violence is us – the healthcare workers. We are the problem. Does that shock you? It should. But let me explain. Healthcare workers are caregivers. We are peacemakers. We are caregivers and peacemakers who often face and manage perpetual crises. We learn and are trained to absorb these […]
The Shocking Reality of Violence in Healthcare
I have worked as a nurse for over four decades. Over the course of that time, I have witnessed and been a victim of workplace violence. By 2008, I and some of my colleagues realized something had to be done to stop assault against healthcare workers. In 2009, I co-founded the organization Stop Healthcare Violence, […]
The Sky’s The Limit
A shift toward luxury outdoor living means endless style, comfort and amenities. Ah, summer on Cape Cod; sunny days, balmy weather, the air redolent with a light salty breeze. This is a time treasured for relaxation and rejuvenation. From your living room, you walk through the open French doors and emerge onto a stone patio, […]