Archive for June, 2009
Under Our Skin – Filmmaker Andy Abrahams Wilson Live on Health in 30 Radio Show
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 22:31 No Comments[ June 25, 2009; 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Health in 30 Radio Show Live June 25th
Join me on Thursday, June 25, 2009 for a fascinating discussion with filmmaker, Andy Abrahams Wilson. We’ll talk about the film that hits theaters on June 19th, Under Our Skin, a documentary film about Lyme disease.
A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money UNDER OUR SKIN investigates the [...]
Nurses on TV: HawthoRNe is Strong Stuff
Monday, June 15, 2009 21:29 No CommentsOn the new TNT series HawthoRNe, a nurse is portrayed in a positive light.
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
I’m delighted to see that the new TV series HawthoRNe avoids most of the media stereotypes of nursing, portraying a nurse character that is strong, determined, smart and assertive.
Jada Pinkett Smith, shines as she realistically depicts [...]
Live in the Moment or Envision the Future?
Friday, June 5, 2009 18:39 No CommentsHow to get excited for both
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
I have a really good friend who has somehow mastered living in the moment. Ask him about the future and you won’t get much of a response. While I enjoy the “moments” of everyday I can’t help but move my mind forward to envision the [...]
Meet the Media: Covering an Ailing Healthcare System in Critical Times
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:47 No CommentsHealth and Medical Professionals
Some of you may want to know about a panel I’ll be on coming up soon in New York City. I’m excited to be part of it and I’ll be sure to write a blog entry afterwards to provide you with insights from the event.
On June 24th, the New York Chapter Public [...]

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