Megan Shepherd
@baniganmegan
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27-11-2018 11:54:10
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Congratulations to my friends RCI Caregiving on the launch of their new brand and name as they recommit to supporting America’s 53 million #caregivers.
Big news: Veterans Affairs this week is moving to vaccinate caregivers against #coronavirus along with vets who need the protection. New memo from VHA will allow local officials to make the call. Previously, caregivers had been left out of the plans. militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-…
I’m proud to support family #caregivers. On Friday Feb 18 on #NationalCaregiversDay, I join my friends at RCI Caregiving to send a big thank you to all the caregivers who make a difference in the lives of loved ones.
Proud to share the work of my good friends RCI Caregiving “Working While Caring: A National Sirvey of Caregicer Stress in the US Workforce”—working caregivers face tremendous mental, physical and financial tolls.
Consider us! Very excited to be hiring this year. We have a dynamic, thriving department addressing important population-health questions. Happy to offer my perspective too via DM or at [email protected]
How can we mitigate the influence of social determinants of health on patient outcomes? Investigators Luci Leykum @RanakTrivedi MaryJo VanDeHey Pugh Erin Finley Megan Shepherd Courtney Van Houtven (she/her) suggest an approach with a focus on #caregivers. Check it out: link.springer.com/article/10.100…
Don't forget! The deadline to apply for the Duke University #pophealth faculty position is 2/4. Join our team of health researchers and be in Durham, NC, one of the top places to live in the country. Please RT. bit.ly/3DAdoBG. #epidemiology #QualitativeResearch #hsr
TY organizers of #BBPGH22 and special shout out to Heather Tomko! Pitt Center on Family Support has created something special. Inspiring to be with caregiving scientists imagining a better world.
.Courtney Van Houtven (she/her) writes in a Health Affairs essay, that although she is well-versed in how family caregivers can advocate for their patient, she had trouble navigating the system when her sister with intellectual disabilities was in the hospital. Read more bit.ly/3BWmqdp
An eye opening panel with Jennifer Olsen, Usha Tewari #IndianCaregiver, Toni Miles, MD, PhD/Paradox and Megan Shepherd on centering caregivers in policy and research. #SeizeTheMoment
Megan Shepherd Durham VA Center of Innovation Duke Department of Population Health Sciences reflects on caregiver experiences as a caregiver researcher. Her mom cared w/ grace; tho making the impossible happen raises ?s. Why didn’t her mom have more support? #Seizethemoment RCI Caregiving
"It's never too soon until it's too late to plan for dying." Toni Miles, MD, PhD/Paradox discusses her critical work in #caregivers and #bereavement. We overlook this facet of #caregiving too often. #seizethemoment
“Mental health and caregiving cannot be separated.” Powerful dialogue between Josh Carter and Judy Woodruff amplifying the importance of mental health services for caregivers. RCI Caregiving
You all the future is so bright with these story tellers/journalists shining a light on #caregivers. Such careful consideration of ethics and the dignity of the care receivers. And using humor and joyful approaches. RCI Caregiving #SeizetheMoment