Did you know 47% of Americans have at least one of three risk factors for heart disease? Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Did you know one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease? And, did you know that one in five heart attacks are silent? These facts can serve as a first step to opening our eyes to the importance of cardiovascular health, but there’s more we can do for ourselves to achieve full and healthy … [Read more...] about Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
Larry Kushner
Understanding the Impact Healthcare Scholarships Have on Lives
Fifteen years ago, I had the pleasure of working with Rachel, who was a fellow healthcare colleague serving at a hospital on the east coast. Rachel was kind, enthusiastic and extremely dedicated. Actually, she juggled two jobs, the first one was full-time at the hospital, the second, an additional 20 hours a week. You see, few from Rachel’s family had ever graduated from high school and none had attended college. However, Rachel had a laser focus: she wanted to become a nurse. She had … [Read more...] about Understanding the Impact Healthcare Scholarships Have on Lives
