By Pamela A. McAfee, Ed.D, MPA, OTR, CDE® and Akim Waldron, MHA Each November, we celebrate Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples (Library of...
By Kelly Brian Flannery I am pleased to be writing the Director’s Article for the November CAHL Newsletter; as autumn has firmly arrived, we have gained an hour back on our clocks and have entered the time of year fondly referred to as the holiday season. Looking...
Andrew Muller is ALS Program Manager, Neuroscience Service Line at Sutter Health and serves on the CAHL Finance Committee. Connect with him on LinkedIn here. Tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that particular role.I...
By Bhargavi (Bee) Simhadri John F. Kennedy said, "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." Let's continuously learn, adapt, and inspire those around us to do the same. Today, we’ll explore the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Core...
By Zuleyka Hernandez The Healthcare Workforce Crisis The U.S. healthcare system is facing a severe workforce crisis with pressing shortages of nurses, physicians, and behavioral health professionals. As healthcare demand grows—driven by an aging population—the ability...
By CAHL JEDI Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month—a time dedicated to honoring the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic Americans. In healthcare, this celebration holds a special...
“The best thing about living ... is the chance to keep on doing it!” — Lena Horne By Joleen Lonigan Health care organizations continue to face challenges to provide quality care in the face of the increasing barriers that many of our patients confront daily. The...
A Three-Part Series Featuring Healthcare Leaders By Navpreet Atwal Late in my undergraduate career, I began a practice that profoundly shaped my perspective: I started jotting down the names of women who inspired me. These women were strong-willed, intelligent, and...
By Bridget K. Burke Ever wondered if your coffee machine could chat with you or if your to-do list could magically complete itself? Welcome to the world of everyday AI, where even the simplest tasks can take on an almost magical twist. We hear and see all of...
We are thrilled to announce the Aug. 27 start of our Fall 2024 Mentorship Cohort! This season's cohort pairs 26 mentors from several organizations across Northern California with their mentees for three months of formal mentorship. Our mentors and mentees will embark...