ROCHESTER, Minn. - This year s Christmas holiday might have more of a traditional feel for Minnesota families than 2020 did. But the state s health-care providers say hospitals remain stretched thin by COVID cases. .
BRONX, N.Y. New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) members continue to speak out, with allegations of understaffing in New York City hospitals, and they are calling for more rapid hires at multiple locations in the Bronx. Benny Mathew, director at-large of NYSNA and an ER nurse at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, said recruiting and retaining nurses was hard even before the pandemic. .
DES MOINES, Iowa A healthier and more nurturing work environment appears to be a stronger consideration these days by people reevaluating their career choices. An upcoming event in Iowa aims to reinforce the need for companies to consider "wellness perks" for their workforce. In a new national survey, a majority of businesses and employees say job sites prioritizing workers health are likely to be more prosperous after the pandemic. .
RICHMOND, Va. Virginia s State Rural Health Plan was approved this week, after months of meetings with community members and analyzing data to assess the region s health-care needs. The five-year strategic blueprint has a new emphasis on boosting support for healthy moms and babies. .