Nurse educators are the backbone of nursing colleges. They shape the future of healthcare by teaching students. But what happens when disaster strikes? Are they ready? A program called the Hospital Disaster Management (HDM) Skill Training Program (STP) aims to prepare them. It focuses on learning and behavior changes. But does it really work? First, let's talk about...

Food pantries are vital for many people. They provide essential food supplies to those in need. A recent project aimed to make a big difference. It wanted to see if digital technology could give customers more say in what they take home. The idea was to let people pick their own items using tablets. This was tested at an urban food pantry. The goal was to see if it w...

Imagine trying to help others with their body image issues while you are still grappling with your own. This is a common challenge for health professionals (HPs). A recent study showed that HPs often miss the mark when it comes to understanding the complexities of body image. This is where the Body Image Fundamentals program comes in. It was created to give HPs a ...

Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven courthouses across LA County and gives a quicker path for people with ment...