Jennifer Pierce leads a one-year pilot project within the fire department called Community, Outreach, Referral and Education, or CORE. The two-person crew, consisting of a licensed mental health provider and a paramedic, works to reduce repeat 911 calls and connect vulnerable residents to health care and substance use treatment services.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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