This is a short sneak peek at a wonderful new non-fiction book Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being by Sue Varma, MD. The release date is 2/20/24 by Penguin Random House. Thank you Avery for the advanced copy. I couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for you to dive into the 8 Pillars of Practical Optimism! I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Dr. Varma years ago at a…
Heart Disease in Women: It’s a Big Deal
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Heart disease in women is a big deal. The number one killer of women is heart disease. In the United States, 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease. This post addresses signs and symptoms of a heart attack in women, important numbers you ought to know, and ways to help reduce stress by focusing on you. #Take15Minutes each day for YOU. Ladies, love your heart. It’s important to know your…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. — Connect with Barbara | Stay in Touch · Twitter @BarbaraFicarra · Instagram @BarbaraFicarra · Founder Healthin30.com · Facebook Healthin30 · Facebook Barbara Ficarra · LinkedIn · Barbara Ficarra on Huffingtonpost · Google Plus · Barbara Ficarra on Doctor Oz
Read More...6 Simple Healthy Living Tips for a Happier and Healthier You
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA “A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have.” — Unknown Healthy living is about being in charge of your health. It means being proactive and empowered to take action. Healthy living is about doing simple things—which bring you calmness and serenity, and it can have a big impact…
Read More...Speaking Event: PIAA International Conference, Amsterdam
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I recently had the honor of speaking at the PIAA International Section Conference, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” — How Threats Can Become Opportunities in Medical Liability, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The conference was designed to allow attendees to share experiences relating to medical liability and the medical indemnity industry internationally, and it was a huge success. I was delighted to be invited to participate to speak about…
Read More...LinkedIn Pulse | Empathy: Beyond a Connection
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA This is my first LinkedIn Pulse post, Empathy: Beyond a Connection. Being a great leader means having a clear vision, mission or goal. It means being committed, and knowing how to listen and communicate, but it involves much more. It’s about having heart, empathy, and an uplifting spirit. With empathy and heart we can help our patients feel good, valued and respected. Empathy allows us to engage and…
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