Kindred at Home

Calling all nurses: have you considered a career in home health? It’s a chance to care for people in your own community from the comfort of their homes. At Kindred at Home, we have local clinicians caring for local patients across 40 states. If you’re interested in joining them, check out our careers page to learn more. https://careers.kindredathome.com/

Who has the biggest heart? Technically, whales do, but on this Valentine’s Day, we think it’s you! Kick off your Valentine’s Day in heart healthy fashion with other fun heart facts! https://www.healthline.com/health/fun-facts-about-the-heart

In honor of Black History month, we’re shining the spotlight on Black Americans whose contributions have made it possible for us to live our mission of providing extraordinary service and compassionate care. Mary Mahoney, RN, was the first black woman awarded a nursing degree and is credited as America's first Black professional nurse. Mary graduated from the Boston-based New England Hospital for Women and Children's training school for nurses in 1879 and became one of the first black members of the American Nurses Association. In addition to her pioneering efforts in nursing, she is recognized for her role in the women's suffrage movement.

Turn off that tv! We know, we know. It can be challenging to peel your eyes away from the latest must-watch series, but binge-watching TV in bed may be preventing you from getting the 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night you need to stay heart-healthy, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Check out their discussion of heart-healthy living for great practical tips that can help you understand your risk and make positive changes, today. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-healthy-living

Still debating your outfit for the day? May we suggest going red? It’s National #WearRedDay, an urgent call for women to live fierce and be relentless in the fight against their No.1 killer cardiovascular disease.