Stress Awareness: How Providers and Patients Can Take Action
In the modern era of endless distractions and responsibilities, stress awareness is imperative. It’s important to shine a light on the impact of stress on health and well-being and to explore effective strategies for managing it. In the bustling world of healthcare,...
What to Expect: Healthcare Trends 2024
As we forge ahead into spring, healthcare trends 2024, particularly through the lens of the Nurse Practitioner profession, are evolving with distinctive clarity. Geoff McGowen, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Emergency Medicine, shares 5 notable healthcare trends for the year.
Why Heart Disease Awareness Month Matters
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month, also known as American Heart Month. Geoff McGowen, NP, provides critical insights into heart disease statistics and resources for patients and clinicians to join in the cause.
Effectiveness of the COVID Vaccine Against the Delta Variant
The COVID pandemic is ever evolving, and medical professionals are constantly working and researching to better understand and respond to the effects of this virus. The New England Journal of Medicine recently conducted a study on the effectiveness of the COVID...
The Role of a Nurse Practitioner
The practice of nursing is about much more than just identifying a health problem and suggesting a potential solution. At its core, nursing is about working collaboratively with patients, families, and others to achieve patient-centric goals. This is a feat that...
Coronavirus– Daily Life and How to Cope
It’s no doubt the coronavirus pandemic is having profound effects on all of us, and all aspects of our day-to-day living. It can be stressful having to reassess the way we do things– from the way we work, shop, and socialize to the way we clean our homes. That said,...
Wear Face Masks to Slow COVID-19 Spread
CDC Info on Masks and Cloth Face Coverings The CDC’s current recommendation is to wear cloth face coverings in public spaces where social distancing measures can be difficult to maintain, such as grocery stores and pharmacies. The CDC also advises the use of face...
Nurse Practitioners Helping to Meet Future Health Care Needs
It’s no secret that there’s a primary care physician shortage that will only escalate in the coming years, mostly due to the aging population. Nurse Practitioners, or NPs, are key to assisting with the primary care shortage and address health issues.
Geoffrey McGowen is Ready for the Holidays!
The Geoffrey McGowen home is set for the holidays. The stockings were hung with great care. Are you ready yet?
Geoffrey McGowen at Lula Lake Land Trust
Photo by Geoffrey McGowen at the 8,000-acre watershed Lula Lake Land Trust.