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Movember: Let's Talk Men's Health
Movember is about much more than moustaches: it's about looking out for one another, breaking down stigma, and reminding the men in our lives that they don't have to face things alone.
Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: November 8–14, 2026
Each year, Nurse Practitioner Week provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the important contributions Nurse Practitioners make to patients, families, communities, and the healthcare system.
Using an Action Series framework to address communication challenges in clinical teams
Effective communication and teamwork between healthcare providers is an essential component of providing safe care for patients. While there are many tools to support communication among healthcare professionals, time constraints of a busy care environment limit capacity for healthcare team members to dedicate time to professional development3 and translating ‘best practice’ into daily work is often challenging.