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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.
Dismantling Structural Inequities Behind COVID-19 Aging-Related Disparities
November 9, 2021 | Jasmine Travers, PhD, MHS, RN, AGPCNP-BC
Prior to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, adults 65+ accounted for 14% of the COVID-19 infections in the U.S...
Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
October 12, 2021 | Donna McCabe, DNP, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
The quality of care provided in nursing facilities in the United States has come under scrutiny once again.