Magazine Articles

An Urgent Need
How preceptor partnerships are addressing
​the nation's primary care gaps

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Nursing For|UM
Fall 2017

Patients with strains, sprains, and a variety of other pains are all part of a typical day for health care providers at University of Maryland Urgent Care. Many of these patients will be seen by a nurse practitioner, who are poised to deliver increasingly more of the nation’s primary care services, supplementing the current physician-based primary care workforce, which is under enormous strain. 

Recognizing Human Trafficking in
​the Health Care Setting

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Clinical Practice Today
from Duke Health
February 2017

Human trafficking is akin to modern-day slavery, and it’s happening here in the United States. By becoming more aware about human trafficking, implementing key indicators to identify possible victims, and receiving training, clinicians can connect patients with the support and services they require to escape the realm of human trafficking.
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Preparing Patients and Caregivers for
​Long-Term  After Care

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Clinical Practice Today
​from Duke Health
​October 2016

​A long-term diagnosis such as cancer can affect nearly every aspect of someone’s life, including family, work, and daily routines. When delivering a potentially life-changing diagnosis, make sure patients and their family members “feel like they’re the only ones in the world at the moment,” says Ben Weast, a medical family therapist in the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program.
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Potential Legal Pitfalls of Electronic Patient Communication

physician texting
Clinical Practice Today
from Duke Medicine
April 2016

​Text messages, email, and social media make it easier than ever for patients and physicians to communicate. With so many ways to connect, however, establishing boundaries and following patient privacy laws is critical. ​Robert Tennant, director of health information technology policy at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), shares his tips on safely corresponding with patients and protecting your practice against legal risks.

Profiles & Interviews

Crain's Business 
If I Knew Then... 

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Patrick Steel
CEO, Politico 

​One of the things I wish I knew sooner is that you get to decide who you work with and who you do business with.
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Seth Goldman
Co-Founder, Honest Tea

​One of the lessons I learned is to make sure you understand what you’re building, and focus on developing that.

​The Challenges of Caring for
​Patients in Rural Areas

Clinical Practice Today 
​from Duke Health
December 2017

Rural Americans are more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke than their urban counterparts, according to recent studies. These rural residents tend to be older, sicker, and poorer, with less access to health care than urban dwellers. Some characteristics associated with rural communities, such as long travel distances to specialty and emergency care centers, can affect health outcomes. Furthermore, many rural hospitals have reduced the types of services offered to patients. 
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Mood

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​Clinical Practice Today
​from Duke Health
​December 2016

​Long hours, heavy workloads, and family demands can drain your energy reserves and leave you feeling agitated. Although it can be challenging to make time for yourself during a busy work day, following these simple tips can improve your mood and increase your energy levels.
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The Popular Polyphenol

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Natural Products Association
NOW Winter 2014

The number of known, natural polyphenols is staggering—we’re talking more than 8,000—and research suggests that each polyphenol has its own particular benefit. But what do consumers need to know about polyphenols, and how can you help them navigate the increasing array of products and supplements touting polyphenolic benefits? Here’s the bottom line.
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Seeds of Change: Battling Baltimore's Food Deserts

Seeds of Change
​University of Baltimore Magazine
Fall 2015

Access to affordable and nutritious food may be just a mirage for the 23.5 million Americans who live in what the U.S. Department of Agriculture calls “food deserts”—typically low-income areas that do not have easy access to grocery stores. Urban residents living in these neighborhoods often rely on fast-food joints and corner convenience stores for their meals, a practice that ultimately links food deserts to health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

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​Spike Gjerde
Chef/Co-owner, Woodberry Kitchen

​I learned that the customer may not always be right, but the customer knows what they want.

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Alicia Wilson
VP Community Affairs, Sagamore Development

Your voice is valuable, and maybe even more valuable when you are the “only” or the youngest demographic in a room.

Jamming for Justice​

Ice Cube is taking a detour--​into family films
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​St. Timothy's School
Verite Sans Peur Fall 2013

“What was I thinking?” is how Shakirah Simley ’03
remembers her decision to move to California, where she
would launch her own jam business and embark on a
career as a food justice advocate.
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The Baltimore Sun
January 2005

Ice Cube, once known mostly for his role in the rap group N.W.A., might not seem like the most logical choice to star in a PG-rated family comedy, but in Are We There Yet? Ice Cube spends much of the film on a road trip with two kids (he is trying to impress their mom, who is stuck out of town on a business trip). 
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