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This month, we recognize National Nursing Month and address the implications of recent policy adjustments to healthcare quality by the current administration, page 4. The current administration has reclassified nursing from professional degree status and reduced graduate loan programs.
Franciscan Care Center announces its upcoming celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), May 10-16, kicking off this year's theme, “Moments in Bloom” on Mother’s Day. “Moments in Bloom” promises a heartwarming week dedicated to recognizing the deep impact of everyday care and connection. Throughout the week of May 10--16, Franciscan Care Center will host special events and activities. Check out page 19 for more information on the events and activities happening during NSNCW. With summer travel coming, Dennis Bova addresses on page 12, what is key to a successful trip is the meals and snacks, including what to eat and where to eat. This also includes packing and planning what activities to do on the trip.
Eating Well contributing writer Laurie Syring shows how eating Mexican food can be healthy. Tacos can come in many forms and are a common home-cooked meal or a favorite restaurant pick. To read more on the ways to find healthy Mexican meals that align with differing health goals, look on page six.
More to be found in this issue includes Nobody’s Perfect column writer Sister Karen Zielinski, Where did you get that contusion (bruise)? Defining what a bruise is and the reasons to be concerned about bruises on page 11.
Daniel Jachimiak reminds readers How to be a better person on page 13. In Theological Thoughts, we adventure into the crises on page 8, addressing listening to the voice of God, instead of despairing in crisis.
For further reading, we address topics on mindfulness, ticks, water recreation safety tips, physical activities and much more.
Until next month, take a moment to keep up with healthy living as the weather gets warmerand remember, whenever you choose one of our advertisers’ products or services, be sure to tell them you “saw it in Healthy Living News.” Adam and Chet Welch
