By Qiana Thomason President and CEO Health Forward Foundation “We believe in the possibilities of a greater democracy where all have equal access to power, money, and the necessary resources to be healthy.” 2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic, glaring health injustices for people of ... Read More »

By Alexander Boland, Student “Servant leadership may sound contradictory, but in order to lead, you first must serve.” As a senior at Rockhurst University, I’m currently on track to receive my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing. During a worldwide pandemic, it has been a struggle ... Read More »

By John W. Bluford, III, MBA, FACHE President, Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute President Emeritus, Truman Medical Centers On several occasions, I have presented a message of leadership incorporating the themes of “Love, Hope and Mission.” My message to various audiences across the country encompassed traditional attributes of integrity, judgement, capability ... Read More »

Melinda L. Estes, MD President and CEO Saint Luke’s Health System Chair, American Hospital Association Board of Trustees It’s easy to see where one might have lost hope in the expansive tragedy that’s been 2020. Too often, the bad news has outweighed the good, leaving us feeling like the window ... Read More »

By Cornell Gorman Co-Founder and Marketing Director G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow) “I didn’t know what was going on, but I knew I was supposed to pursue the thing I was being called to do.” In so many ways, 2020 has been a disaster. A pandemic, deaths, disease and division ... Read More »

There’s an app for that! Whether you want to drift off to sweet sounds of nature, white noise, or a bedtime story, download one of these apps today to get the sleep you need. Sweet dreams! 1. Headspace Headspace has made a name for itself as a meditation app, but it’s ... Read More »

Paying attention to sleep hygiene is one of the most straightforward ways that you can set yourself up for better sleep. Strong sleep hygiene means having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Keeping a stable sleep schedule, making your bedroom comfortable and free of ... Read More »

By Sydney Walls Contributor Growing up, I often awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of feet shuffling on the other side of my bedroom door. I heard cups and plates being moved, liquids being poured, and squeals from my brother. My brother has nonverbal autism. Autistic ... Read More »

What’s the Connection? Racial and ethnic disparities are a developing field in sleep research with much still to be learned about this important topic. Our Health Matters™ offers an introduction to the current research about the causes and implications of the unequal burdens of sleeping problems in America. How is ... Read More »

Poor Sleep Impacts Health in Many Ways. Do you cut corners when it comes to your sleep, thinking it won’t be a problem? You may think that sleep is merely “downtime” when the brain shuts off and the body rests. Think again. Your brain and body is still active even ... Read More »