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Nurses Leading the Way in Community Health Initiatives

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By providing bedside care, nurses often have unique insights into the needs of specific patient populations.

Nurses Leading the Way in Community Health Initiatives

By providing bedside care, nurses often have unique insights into the needs of specific patient populations.
2017-11-28T05:00:00Z
Elderly man playing harmonica

We recently spoke with Vivian Low, MPH, RN-BC, FPCNA, manager of special projects, chair of nursing research, at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Calif. Vivian has a passion for coordinating community resources and developing unique programs to address specific health factors. We discussed her approach to finding solutions for patients and the importance of nurses leading the way in healthcare innovation.

To learn more about Vivian’s story, visit the El Camino Hospital Newsroom.

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