Tag Archives: covid

0610, 2020

Filipino Nurses Hardest Hit in US

RM Ambrose/ October 6, 2020/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

Nearly 70% of the nurses claimed by Covid are Filipino. According to statistics from the California Nurses Association Why are Filipino nurses dying at a higher rate? I’ve seen a number of compelling profiles of Filipino nurses in the US since a report came out on September 28 from the National Nurses United union. It said Filipinos make up only

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2609, 2020

Reflections on Native American Day, COVID, Fires

RM Ambrose/ September 26, 2020/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

Yesterday was Native American Day (recognized here in Calif. and also in South Dakota), honoring their legacy and contributions. This year’s theme is “Healing Nations – Protecting Elders, Women, and Children.” Native Americans foster vibrant communities, but many also face serious challenges. Today I am thinking of the double impact of COVID and fires, on top of the existing obstacles

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