NPalliative

01/16/2026

My dream career was never just about a paycheck.
It was always about purpose.
About showing up when someone feels helpless.
About being present when fear takes over.
Nursing is not chosen for comfort.
It’s chosen for meaning.
It requires patience when energy runs low.
Strength when emotions feel heavy.
Calm when situations are chaotic.
Responsibility when lives depend on decisions.
Nursing means caring even when no one is watching.
Listening when words are hard to find.
Helping without expecting recognition.
Giving compassion before convenience.
It’s a profession built on trust.
And sustained by heart, not ego.
Every shift teaches resilience.
Every patient teaches humility.
This path is demanding—but deeply fulfilling.
And it’s a calling worth being proud of.

01/16/2026

😂🤷‍♀️😊

01/16/2026

70% of patients with cancer survive at least 5 years ~~~ Data from the American Cancer Society showed 70% of patients with cancer are surviving five years or longer, an increase from 50% in the 1970s.

Factors include improved treatments, earlier detection and reduced smoking rates. The report was published in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

Full Story: NBC News (1/13)

Better treatment options have improved survival rates in the U.S., according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

Small lifestyle tweaks can lead to longer, healthier lives —— Making small improvements in sleep, exercise and diet can significantly enhance health and longevity, according to a study published in eClinicalMedicine.

The study, which analyzed data from over 59,000 older adults, found that those with poor health habits could add a year to their lives by getting just ***five extra minutes of sleep, 1.9 more minutes of exercise and improving their daily diet slightly.***

Full Story: NBC News (1/13)

A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a long way to improve health and longevity.

01/15/2026

Looking for an assisted-living for you or a loved one? This is one of the local Traverse City facilities that can offer a home-like setting and great activities!

01/15/2026

It’s time for local students to apply to our “Katie Bigelow NP Memorial Scholarship”! Go to the link below to apply for $1,500 towards your nursing or medical college degree in memory of our colleague. 📘🙏🏼

https://www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/apply.html

01/15/2026

1300 Facebook Followers!
🏠🚙👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️🩺

01/15/2026

Study: GLP-1 drugs may help reduce colorectal cancer risk ~~~ GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce colorectal cancer risk and improve outcomes, according to studies presented at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

One study found a 36% lower risk of colorectal cancer with GLP-1 use compared with aspirin, and the findings were similar for people at high risk of colorectal cancer because of family history or health. Another study found a 53% reduction in all-cause mortality for patients with colorectal cancer using GLP-1 drugs.

Full Story: Medscape (1/14 - free to read, just register)

New studies raise the possibility that GLP-1 medications beat aspirin in reducing colorectal cancer risk, and may improve outcomes for people who do develop the disease.

01/14/2026

Our marketing guru is hitting some of our local facilities to thank them for all of their excellent care! 🎁