While nurses are often cast as heroes in movies and television shows, the tragedies they endure on the job are rarely resolved with precision when their shifts end. And unlike the protagonists found in popular dramas, it can be difficult for these frontline workers to find emotional release after a devastating day in the hospital. Nurses reported that the challenges facing the sector are feeling even more pronounced in the wake of Covid. A 2023 study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing revealed that an estimated 100,000…
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SMALL BITES: Bay Area delicacies come and go; greet a friend
Ethels Gastronomy opened last week in Petaluma. Ethels was born out of a bagel chef business Nicholas Abrams launched during the early days of the pandemic and named after her grandmother. Abrams told J. the bagels sold out by 11am on the second day of business. Opening day was a huge success, he said, and we were so excited to be open. As I mentioned in this column recently, I travel for Jewish gastronomy, so I plan to have a full column on Ethels Delicatessen soon. Changes Underway in Sacramento:…
Read MoreBaltimore area residents can get free medical and dental services this weekend
Remote Area Medical, a non-profit provider of free pop-up clinics, will offer medical and dental services in Northeast Baltimore this Saturday and Sunday. All services are free and no identification is required. Services include general practice exams, women’s health exams, dental cleanings, dental fillings, tooth extractions, and dental x-rays. The nonprofit also typically offers free eye exams and glasses, but has been unable to secure enough volunteers in the Baltimore area. While it’s disappointing we can’t provide vision services, we’re still happy to provide free dental and medical services in…
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