SELF-CARE FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
"Enisa, an emergency room nurse, has been on duty for the past 18 hours. She hasn't eaten and has only managed to take 3 five-minute breaks today. She's exhausted and she can feel a migraine coming on. She feels anxious that she will make a fatal mistake because she's so tired she can barely see […]
Hospice: What it is and What it isn’t
When Mrs. Smith was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she immediately began treatment. But rounds upon rounds of chemotherapy seemed to have no effect and her doctor gave her a 6months prognosis. After a year, she asked to be moved to a hospice care facility. Her friends thought she was giving up on life, […]
5 Skin changes not to ignore.
Jenny had always been proud of her clear, glowing skin. She has never had to deal with any skin problem. However, one day, she noticed that the mole under her foot had become larger and darker. Should this be ignored? Skin changes can happen to anyone and paying attention to them is essential. Most skin […]
Promoting Safety in Workplaces with Technology
The International Labor Organization reports that about 340 million occupational accidents occur globally each year. Workplace accidents affect the individual as well as the organization. Workers can suffer from limb loss, vision loss, and/or other types of injuries. On the other hand, organizations also suffer loss of productivity, high staff turnover, and may get a […]
Tooth Sensitivity: Triggers, Causes and Treatment
Chinedu’s teeth felt like a live wire anytime he drank cold water. He complained to his friend, “The way my back teeth shock me whenever I take anything cold is enough to light a bulb”. His friend laughed at this exaggeration and began to mock him about his habit of chewing bones after eating the […]
Baby Blues: Sadness After Childbirth
"Nadia gave birth 3 days ago to a beautiful baby girl. She was alright at first but now she finds herself crying for no reason at all. She feels worried and anxious all the time about her ability to properly care for her baby. She feels overwhelmed and sad for hours during the day. Nadia […]
Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding
"Adriana put to bed 2 months ago. Since the birth of her baby, she has practiced exclusive breastfeeding. But she wants to return to work in a month's time and is planning to introduce formula into her baby's diet. Her mom has advised to breastfeed a little longer as there are numerous benefits for both […]
Malaria in Children
As a child, Titi loved to play outside. She would run around the field and play with the other children in her village. But one day, Titi started feeling tired and weak. She had a high fever and was shivering with chills. Her mother knew what was wrong. Jane had malaria. Malaria is a parasitic […]
A Vaccine for Malaria
It’s a typical day in the small village of Nsuta in Ghana, where Amma does her daily business. She’s a young mother and acutely aware of malaria's risks to her and her children. She’s seen friends and family members suffer from the disease and knows it’s a constant threat in her community. But today, she’s […]