Fireworks Bring Beauty But Can Be Dangerous
Simple Safety Tips for July 4th Fireworks By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA If you gather to watch fireworks this July 4th chances are you’ll hear many ooh’s and aah’s among the crowd as they watch the spectacular bursts of colors glowing in the sky. Leave it to the pros While fireworks are part of celebrating Independence Day, shooting off fireworks should be left to the professionals, even if they are legal in your neck…
Read More...Under Our Skin – Filmmaker Andy Abrahams Wilson Live on Health in 30 Radio Show
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 untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic with staggering consequences. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed,…
Read More...Nurses on TV: HawthoRNe is Strong Stuff
On 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 a nurse. While Pinkett Smith’s role as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is bit exaggerated, that can be…
Read More...Live in the Moment or Envision the Future?
How 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 future. Living in the moment has its rewards, but so does thinking about the future. The way in…
Read More...Meet the Media: Covering an Ailing Healthcare System in Critical Times
Health 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 Relations Society of America, presents: “Meet the Media: Covering an Ailing Healthcare System in Critical Times.” The panelists…
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