In February, the Caresfield Cares Program celebrated Black History Month and American Heart Month. We celebrated the contributions of black nurses to the profession, supported a local health organization and shared tips for heart health.
Celebrating Black Nurses
One of the biggest challenges black nurses face in the current healthcare landscape is receiving recognition for their contributions to the profession. In a recent interview, nurse Timaka S. Wallace pointed out that black nurses have been caring for patients since the 1800s, but there are only two you can Google.
Wallace also talked about her background in nursing, how she got into teaching at Augsburg University and advice for others considering a career in nursing. Earlier in the month, we shared a profile on Mary Eliza Mahoney, recognizing the first black nurse to receive a formal nursing degree.
Caresfield donated $1,000 to the Augsburg University Health Commons. They provide supplies and health services to people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Many homeless or marginally housed individuals utilize Health Commons, and services are provided for free. There are three locations in the Twin Cities and one in Rochester, Minn.
Prioritizing Heart Health
Heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S.1 We celebrated American Heart Month by sharing heart-healthy recipes, healthy living tips and winter exercise ideas. We even had a heart-healthy breakfast at our Lakeville, Minn., headquarters.
We kicked off the month with National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 3. On Valentine’s Day, we discussed the link between strong social ties and longevity. Later in the month we shared some of our favorite hearth-healthy recipes, including Pressure Cooker Miso Chicken Ramen with Bok Choy. We even discussed ways to stay active in winter. Content Marketing Manager Tom Sedlacek shared his adventures teaching a four-year-old to ice skate, and Senior Manager of CRM Erin Robinson endorsed the Nike Training Club app.
Caresfield Cares Program
Each month, the Caresfield Cares program works to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. This can include financial donations, volunteer activities and awareness campaigns. If you would like us to consider a charity or non-profit organization, please complete our online form. You can also check out our 2023 schedule.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Leading Causes of Death, https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm, accessed Feb. 28, 2023.
