Five years after the purchase of our 100+ year old, not-for-profit, Mission Health hospital system in Asheville, NC, this headline article appeared in the AVLWatchdog.org, an online newspaper, with an article written by Watchdog reporter, Andrew Jones, on February 2, 2024, which read: “Mission Hospital has been officially informed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it is in “immediate jeopardy” related to deficiencies in care, according to an internal email obtained by Asheville Watchdog (https://avlwatchdog.org/feds-cite-ashevilles-mission-hospital-for-immediate-je ..read more

January 23, 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, AVL Watchdog Panel, AB Tech, Asheville, NC “HCA-Mission at Five Years: What Can We Do to Restore Better Healthcare in WNC?”  Many thanks to co-panelists Peter Lewis, AVL Watchdog, Clay Ballantine, MD, Bruce Kelly, MD, Maureen Copelof, Mayor, Brevard, NC, and Julie Mayfield, Senator, North Carolina’s 49th District, for their wisdom and heartfelt concern about the patient care concerns at HCA Mission, Asheville, NC. My name is Karen Sanders, and I am a Holistic RN Patient Advocate in Private Practice.   Many thanks to the hundreds of dedicated p ..read more

Our healthcare system has become more silo-driven and difficult to navigate. January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 Wednesdays, via zoom, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Series dates: January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31 These 4, 2-hour classes will help you learn how to advocate for yourself or family member in our healthcare system with less stress and more peace of mind. 20% of each registration will be donated to the Center for Conscious Living and Dying. Tuition is $125.00. Register and Pay Here https://buy.stripe.com/4gw3fh1Qm0WzeQMeUW Call 828-778-8882 with questions.   Print, Share this PDF ..read more

In the whirlpool of healthcare complexities, patients often find themselves lost amidst the swirling currents of medical information, diagnoses, and treatment options. Holistic RN Patient Advocates emerge as the lighthouse in this storm, guiding individuals through the choppy waters with a focus on comprehensive care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. Understanding the Swirl: The Healthcare Challenge Navigating the healthcare system can be as complex and unpredictable as a swirling eddy in a river. For patients, managing the deluge of information, understanding treatment plans, and mak ..read more

A new study found that over a quarter of nurses in the US plan to leave the industry or retire in the next five years due to stress, burnout, or retirement. The survey revealed that 50% of nurses felt fatigued, and 45% felt burnt-out. Nurses with 8 or more years of experience can learn to open their own private practice. https://www.holisticrnpractice.com/ The post Iris flower reminds us to use our wisdom in times of stress and burnout appeared first on Karen Sanders ..read more

You can make the time as a Holistic RN Patient Advocate to appreciate nature. Start your own private practice today! Feel the power of your nature. https://www.rnprivatepractice.com/startli The post Hello Spring appeared first on Karen Sanders ..read more

Branch-out this spring and start a new opportunity by opening your own private practice as a RN Patient Advocate with your nurse skills. https://www.rnprivatepractice.com/startli The post April Brings New Opportunities appeared first on Karen Sanders ..read more

Our extremely difficult nurse-staff shortages creates an environment to pursue your own RN patient advocacy business. Start with our blueprint at https://www.rnprivatepractice.com/ The post Nurse-Staff Shortages appeared first on Karen Sanders ..read more

Wishing Valentines Day wishes to all the medical professionals in the world. The post Valentines Day Wishes appeared first on Karen Sanders ..read more

WiFi access and high-speed connectivity to the internet (broadband) are now considered vital, but many people, particularly older adults, do not have this kind of access. The WNC Broadband, as a supporter of the NC of Broadband Infrastructure and Digital Equity Team; tries to close the digital divide for the 1.1 million North Carolina households who lack access to high-speed internet, cannot afford it or do not have the skills needed to take advantage of the digital economy. Learn more about the effort to provide this vital need from Dr. Bill Sederburg, Chair of WNC Broadband and Karen Sanders ..read more