Pushing the Needle Forward: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride

June 14, 2022 | Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

On June 28, 1969, a group of individuals took to the streets in protest against a police raid of a small Greenwich Village bar.

Essential Reform in Long-Term Care

May 4, 2022 | Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN

Our nation’s 15,000 nursing homes became “ground zero” in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic accounting for nearly 5% of all cases and nearly 40% of deaths attributed to the pandemic.

Celebrating Women's History Month

March 8, 2022 | Cynthia Chong, MPA

This month is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the women who have shaped our society through their contributions.

Celebrating Black History Month

February 8, 2022 | Cynthia Chong, MPA

February is a time to celebrate the contribution of Black culture has had throughout history to today. We at HIGN want to celebrate some of the Black leaders who have had a profound impact on geriatrics, gerontology and nursing.