Region II: With Women for a Lifetime Silver Commendation: Shenandoah Women’s Healthcare, Harrisonburg, VA
In this column, I proudly feature Shenandoah Women’s Healthcare of Harrisonburg, Virginia, who were recognized in May 2019 with a With Women for a...
Region VII Spring Update: Improving Lives in Rural Areas
Greetings Region VII CNMs and CMs!
In a prior Quickening (July 2018), I mentioned my first-hand experience working in a rural health clinic in California...
Region V Update (Jul-Dec 2020)
While the Region V Affiliates and members have felt the impact of COVID-19, they continue with virtual meetings, inducting new officers, reporting growing numbers...
Region III Update (Jul-Dec 2019): Sharing the Gem of Midwifery Through Hallmark Activities
Midwifery dates to biblical days and many are not aware of its existence nor the special care that midwives provide. The art and science...
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Appoints Dr. Lisa Kane Low to Health Policy...
Congratulations to ACNM member and past president Dr. Lisa Kane Low. Recently, Kane Low was appointed to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Policy...
Region III Update (Jul-Jan 20201)
Region III will share some of its affiliates’ accomplishments during the last months and a short poem of encouragement in these times of difficulties...
Region I Spring Update: Celebrating Achievements and Contributions
Region 1 celebrated Black History Month. In February, Massachusetts ACNM Diversity and Inclusion Co-chair, Joelle Leacock, posted daily on Facebook. In Joelle’s words, she...
Region VII Update (Jul-Dec 2020)
I am pleased to share a little about the amazing work of the Oregon Affiliate. Their vision is, “Oregon as a leader in anti-racism...
Region I Update (Jul-Dec 2020)
I want to open the Region I update with condolences to Massachusetts midwife Barbara Wax, CNM, MS, longstanding ACNM member, who continued to care...
Region IV Update (Jul-Dec 2020)
It has been a whirlwind six months! In spite of COVID, we all continue to get the work done. I am so proud of...