Patient Care. Compassion. Community. Dedication. Service. These attributes exemplify nursing and are at the core of Goldfarb’s values. Do you know a Goldfarb nurse who has gone above and beyond in any of these categories? Share their extraordinary story by entering the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards! A selection committee of healthcare professionals will review the forms to select 10 finalists. Patient Care. Compassion. Community. Dedication. Service. These attributes exemplify nursing and are at the core of Goldfarb’s values.

Hero—a word used to define a person or character with supernatural powers. It’s one who demonstrates unique strengths and abilities and acts courageously. However, the embodiment of a hero has evolved, particularly during these extraordinary times. There’s so much more to the definition. Hero—a word used to define a person or character with supernatural powers. It’s one who demonstrates unique strengths and abilities and acts courageously. However, the embodiment of a hero has evolved, particularly during these extraordinary times. There’s so much more to the definition.

The $100 million mixed-use project will house both space and shared resources for nonprofits as well as 150 reasonably priced apartments

By Amanda Woytus

Villains like Darth Vader and the Joker, and heroes like the Lone Ranger or Batman share one physical characteristic. Whether for evil or good, they all don the power and mystery of the mask! Only seven months ago, if you were asked you to name someone who wears a mask, besides your doctor or nurse, at least one of these superheroes or villains might have been top of mind. Today is different. Today, you’d most likely name your friend or family member, first—undoubtedly, you’d say yourself!

For many, social distancing has become a way of life—particularly, as we adhere to safety measures meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For many, social distancing has become a way of life—particularly, as we adhere to safety measures meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, this popular term is not a new one. According to the article below, the origins of social distancing can be traced back to 1831.

Throughout the past several months, the word quarantine has become a regular part of our vocabulary. Undoubtedly, you have also heard the words isolate or isolation, as they relate to having been exposed to COVID-19. However, some still may be unsure about how quarantine and isolation differ. Although both are public health measures meant to keep the public and our communities safe from a contagion like COVID-19, they are very different.  Throughout the past several months, the word quarantine has become a regular part of our vocabulary.

Rebecca Schamel was in the preceptorship of her nursing program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing when the pandemic hit. Rather than finish their preceptorships in the hospital, nursing students were given two options: work through case studies online or volunteer at a COVID-19 testing site for BJC HealthCare. Schamel, who grew up in a family of nurses, volunteered. Rebecca Schamel was in the preceptorship of her nursing program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing when the pandemic hit.

This past weekend we lost two icons who were pivotal in advancing civil rights, Rep. John Lewis and Rev. Cordy Tindell Vivian. Both were spiritual leaders who studied theology at American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee. Both were inspired by the teachings of Gandhi and advocated for peace. WEDNESDAY WORD: Good Trouble

Words. Words can change lives. Words. Words can change lives. Over the past several months, we’ve frequently heard, “Health Disparities, Physical Distancing versus Social Distancing, Food Deserts, Systemic Racism – to name a few. But do you know what they really mean? Do you know how they impact our communities and the future of nursing? Would you just like to learn more about the word or phrase? Our experiences over the past several months have taught us a lot about ourselves and our communities. We’re working, learning and communicating differently.