The ANA Membership Assembly, the governing and official voting body of the American Nurses Association (ANA) acted today to advocate for meaningful legislation to address gun safety and firearm access and for increased funding for mental health services and gun violence and prevention research, including research on gun violence against health care workers and in health care settings.
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) was initiated in 1989 to address the growing national health problem of asthma, which remains a significant problem today.
Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness
Are you afraid of being judged by others? Are you self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people due to fear or anxiety? If you have been feeling this way for at least 6 months and these feelings make it hard for you to do everyday tasks—such as talking to people at work or school—you may have social anxiety disorder.
Staffing the Nation’s Health Care Needs
Staffing agencies provide critical support to U.S. health care systems and facilities. Whether it’s licensed nursing professionals for long-term care facilities or respiratory therapists in hospitals, staffing agencies provide health care systems with the flexibility to operate and expand with the right people at the right time as demand for their services shifts.
